by TaxGenuity Tax Experts | May 12, 2021 | Tax Advice
Many parents are looking for ways to save for their child’s education, and a 529 Plan is an excellent way to do so. Even better is that thanks to the passage of tax reform legislation in 2017, 529 plans are now available to parents wishing to save for their...
by TaxGenuity Tax Experts | May 9, 2021 | Tax Advice
Many businesses hire part-time or full-time workers, especially in the summer. The IRS classifies these employees as seasonal workers, defined as an employee who performs labor or services on a seasonal basis (i.e., six months or less). Examples of this kind of work...
by TaxGenuity Tax Experts | May 8, 2021 | Tax Advice
While not all mistakes on tax returns cause delays in refunds, some do. As the May 17 deadline approaches, it pays to steer clear of the ten tax return errors listed below. 1. Not using electronic filing. While this isn’t necessarily a mistake per se, electronic...
by TaxGenuity Tax Experts | May 7, 2021 | Tax Advice
When it comes to working on your taxes, earlier is better, but many people find preparing their tax return to be stressful and frustrating and wait until the last minute. Complicating matters this year is tax reform and the newly redesigned Form 1040. If you’ve...
by TaxGenuity Tax Experts | Apr 30, 2021 | Tax Advice
If you donate a car to a qualified charitable organization and intend to claim a deduction, you should be aware of the special rules that apply to vehicle donations. Charities typically sell donated vehicles. If the vehicle is sold by the charitable organization you...
by TaxGenuity Tax Experts | Apr 27, 2021 | Tax Advice
As a quick reminder, the purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses. The amounts paid for personal protective equipment...
by TaxGenuity Tax Experts | Apr 24, 2021 | Tax Advice
The Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act made it easier to access savings in IRAs and workplace retirement plans for those affected by the coronavirus. This relief provided favorable tax treatment for certain withdrawals from retirement plans and...
