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CBO Lowers 2025 Economic Growth Forecast

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has published an update to its economic forecast. According to the CBO, President Trump’s tariffs, the tax provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and lower net immigration are likely to have competing effects on the economy. For 2025, the growth of real gross domestic product is 0.5 […]

Starting 2027: Roth Required for Some Catch-Up Contributions

The IRS has issued final regulations to address SECURE 2.0 Act provisions related to “catch-up” contributions. Eligible taxpayers age 50 or older can make additional catch-up contributions to employer-sponsored 401(k), 403(b), or 457 plans, SIMPLES and IRAs. Among other things, the regs provide rules related to a SECURE 2.0 Act provision requiring that catch-up contributions […]

Selling Your Primary Residence? Don’t Miss These Tax Tips

There’s a bill in Congress to eliminate capital gains tax on the sale of primary residences. It’s unclear whether it might pass in the future. Until then, if you’re selling your principal home, you may owe taxes on the profit, especially if you’ve lived there a long time. Here are two ways you may be […]

No tax on car loan interest under the new law? Not exactly

Under current federal income tax rules, so-called personal interest expense generally can’t be deducted. One big exception is qualified residence interest or home mortgage interest, which can be deducted, subject to some limitations, if you itemize deductions on your tax return. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) adds another exception for eligible car loan […]

Fraudsters Target Donors After Disasters—Stay Alert

Being prepared for disasters is always important. But the IRS warns that you should also be on the alert for an uptick in scams aimed both at survivors and those who donate to help them. Scammers often sweep in after a disaster to solicit donations. They may pose as employees of federal agencies or legitimate […]

Victim of Tax Fraud? Follow These Critical Steps

What should you do if you’re victimized by a tax fraud scam? The IRS instructs defrauded taxpayers to first cut off all contact with the perpetrator. Then, take steps outlined on the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) identity theft website. These include calling your financial institutions, placing a fraud alert on your credit reports, notifying the […]

Lower your self-employment tax bill by switching to an S corporation

If you own an unincorporated small business, you may be frustrated with high self-employment (SE) tax bills. One way to lower your SE tax liability is to convert your business to an S corporation. SE tax basics Sole proprietorship income, as well as partnership income that flows through to partners (except certain limited partners), is subject […]

Trump Administration Pushes for Funding Extension – Here’s Why

The Trump administration has suggested asking the U.S. Congress to extend federal funding at current levels until Jan. 31, 2026. Such an extension would help prevent a government shutdown if Congress fails to agree on a budget by Sept. 30, 2025 (the end of the current fiscal year). Congress has yet to finalize appropriations bills […]

WOTC Can Lower Your Tax Bill—But Only If You Act Before 2026

Employers who hire new workers may qualify for a tax benefit, but they shouldn’t wait too long. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a valuable one-time federal tax credit that incentivizes employers to hire from certain groups that face employment barriers. The WOTC will expire after 2025 (unless Congress acts to extend it). So […]