by briesterer | May 18, 2023 | Financial Planning, Tax & Accounting
Taxpayers who reported certain state 2022 tax refunds as taxable income may need to file an amended tax return. Affected taxpayers include those who filed before February 10, 2023, and meet certain requirements. Taxpayers who used a tax professional should consult...
by briesterer | May 18, 2023 | Financial Planning, Tax & Accounting
Estimated tax is the method used to pay tax on income not subject to withholding, such as income from self-employment, interest, dividends, alimony, and rent and gains from the sale of assets, prizes, and awards. You also may have to pay an estimated tax if the income...
by briesterer | May 18, 2023 | Financial Planning, Tax & Accounting
Tuesday, April 18, 2023, was the deadline for most taxpayers to file their tax returns. If you haven’t filed a 2022 tax return yet, it’s not too late. First, gather any information related to income and deductions for the tax years for which a return is required to be...
by briesterer | Mar 9, 2023 | Financial Planning
Taxpayers in 21 states received special payments related to general welfare and disaster relief in 2022. However, according to recently issued guidance from the IRS, they will not need to report these payments on their 2022 federal tax returns. The special tax refunds...
by briesterer | Feb 6, 2023 | Financial Planning, Tax & Accounting
Are you wondering if there’s a hard and fast rule about what income is taxable and what income is not? The quick answer is that all income is taxable unless the law specifically excludes it. But as you might have guessed, there’s more to it than that....
by briesterer | Feb 3, 2023 | Financial Planning, Tax & Accounting
A taxpayer’s filing status defines the type of tax return form they should use when filing their taxes. Filing status can affect the amount of tax they owe, and it may even determine whether they need to file a tax return at all. As taxpayers get ready for the...
