A New Tax Credit for Paid Family Leave

Beginning in 2026, employers can claim a tax credit for a portion of premiums for paid family and medical leave (PFML) insurance policies, instead of for a portion of actual wages paid during employees’ PFML. Employers can choose to claim the credit for a percentage of qualifying insurance premiums paid or incurred during the tax […]

Bartering? Don’t Forget the Tax Consequences

Does your business barter? Don’t overlook the tax consequences. When businesses exchange goods or services instead of cash, the IRS generally treats the transaction as if each party sold what it provided and purchased what it received at fair market value. The fair market value of goods, services or barter credits received is generally taxable […]

Parents could put pretax paycheck money into Trump Accounts, with employers matching, Treasury says

Parents could put pretax paycheck money into Trump Accounts, with employers matching, Treasury says https://cnb.cx/4xG0dM9

IRS Changes Multilingual Taxpayer Services

The IRS is changing multilingual taxpayer services under Executive Order 14224. Non-English web pages now include a notice that English versions are the authoritative versions of federal information, and the IRS closed its non-English social media accounts. Non-English tax forms, instructions, letters and other compliance materials will remain available. But routine language support has been […]

Notaries: Are You Paying Too Much Self-Employment Tax?

If you earn money as a notary public, mobile notary or notary signing agent, take note: Only some of your income is subject to the self-employment tax. Fees earned for performing official notary services generally aren’t subject to it. But payments for other activities, including courier work, loan signing, document handling and travel may be. […]

Tariff Refunds Have Wiped Out Tariff Revenue Since May

Tariff Refunds Have Wiped Out Tariff Revenue Since May https://bit.ly/4ht9KkT

Before You Give, Make Sure the Charity Is Legit

Most people who are financially able to donate like to support charitable causes they care about. But be careful! Fraud perpetrators have long taken advantage of philanthropic Americans with fake nonprofits designed to steal donations — and even identities. To protect yourself and your charitable dollars, use the IRS’s Tax Exempt Organization Search Tool (https://bit.ly/4bMpT1d). […]

Vacation Home + Charitable Giving: Know the Tax Rules

Your vacation home may open the door to charitable giving tax breaks. But following the rules can be challenging. A donation of short-term use of the property generally isn’t deductible. It could even create negative tax consequences for you, depending on how many days you rent out the home and how much you use it […]

When the sale of an appreciated home triggers taxes — and when it doesn’t

Home values have risen significantly in many areas of the country over the last several years, leaving some homeowners with substantial gains when they sell. Of course a large profit is generally a good thing. But, depending on the amount of your gain, how long you’ve owned and resided in the home, and your income […]

Rental Property Owners: Could You Qualify as a Real Estate Professional?

Do you own rental property? You may be able to avoid having your rental real estate treated as a passive activity — and the negative tax consequences that can come with that treatment — by qualifying as a real estate professional for tax purposes. To qualify, you generally must spend more than 750 hours during […]