Tax Center

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction that prevents the enforcement of the BOI reporting requirements. Here’s what businesses need to know.

Here are the 2025 tax deadlines for businesses you need to be aware of.

While the official deadline to file your 2025 taxes is April 15, 2025, there are a few key dates you should be aware of to avoid penalties and ensure a smooth tax filing process.

Are you aware of the deadlines for gift and estate taxes? Unlike traditional tax schedules, gift, estate, and inheritance taxes don’t have a specific day each year that they are due, making it easy to accidentally miss a deadline resulting in penalties or late fees.

Filing taxes can be stressful, and even well-prepared individuals may need more time. Opting for a tax extension can be a practical solution in these situations. Here is a brief overview of some important things you’ll want to know about before filing a tax extension.

Two of the most common terms when doing taxes are “deductions” and “credits.” However, it can be challenging to differentiate between the two and how they influence your taxes. Here is a breakdown of the definitions of both terms and their key differences.

Each year, the IRS, Social Security Administration, and other federal agencies adjust policies to account for inflation. These adjustments are called Cost of Living Adjustments, or COLA. While more changes continue to be set in motion, here is a brief overview of the main cost of living adjustments for 2024 so far.

Standard deduction. Itemized deduction. Which one to take? It comes down to simple math. Here is a breakdown of the differences between the standard deduction vs. itemized deductions and what they mean for taxpayers.

The IRS recently announced several significant changes to the 1099-K reporting threshold for the 2023 and 2024 tax years. Here is a breakdown of the latest updates to the 1099-K reporting threshold and what they mean for businesses.

The federal solar energy credit is a tax credit that can be claimed on federal income taxes for both individuals and corporations. The credit was recently extended and increased starting FY2023. Here is a breakdown of the latest changes.

The IRS recently announced several important inflation-related updates for the 2024 tax year that will be applied to returns filed in 2025. Among those changes was an increase to the standard deduction. Here is a breakdown of the new standard deduction amounts for 2024.

On November 9, 2023, the IRS announced its annual inflation adjustments for the upcoming FY2024 tax year. Among the changes were several adjustments to the different income tax brackets.

Tax Planning is an expense. How do you know if that expense is worth it for you? Check out our breakdown to see if it's right for you.

Tax planning is an excellent way to optimize your taxes. However, it is a complex process with moving pieces that keep changing. Here’s an overview of how to get started with tax planning.

Year-end planning is more than just closing your books. It’s your opportunity to learn from the previous year and set your business on the right track to achieve your goals for the upcoming year. Here is a checklist of things you should start now and complete before the end of this year to close this year out right and help your business plan for the upcoming year.

When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was signed into law in 2017, the law made significant changes to the U.S. tax code, but those changes were always meant to be temporary. While some of those provisions have already expired, others will continue to phase out until 2027. Here are the notable tax benefits that are expiring soon.

The House and Senate announced two proposed bills earlier this summer. The bills include tax changes to revive the child tax credit and increase the standard deduction.

When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was signed into law in 2017, it included many beneficial tax provisions for businesses. One of the most notable was an increase in the bonus depreciation allowance from 50% to 100%. However, the bonus depreciation allowance is scheduled to phase out over a period of four years, beginning in 2023.

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2023 introduced a variety of clean energy credits. However, these Clean Vehicle Tax Benefits do not apply to all vehicles or all EV or Hybrid vehicles.

Americans have been surprised to find that their 2022 tax refunds are smaller than in the past two years. The main reason for the difference in refund sizes is the expiration and reduction of several tax credits. Here are some expired and rolled-back tax credits affecting 2022 tax refunds.

We’ve put together a checklist of everything you may need to make this year’s taxes fast and easy.

Our military consists of brave men and women who serve our country, often in dangerous conditions. Virginia offers a variety of tax benefits for active military personnel and veterans to help ease their financial burden.

Starting this year, business owners of pass-through entities (PTEs) in the state can be taxed at the entity level, at a rate of 5.75 percent.

Business owners who need to hire should be aware of a valuable tax credit that’s available to employers hiring individuals from one or more targeted groups. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is generally worth $2,400 for each eligible employee but can be worth more — in some cases much more. This article provides an overview of WOTC eligibility and potential tax savings.

What makes Roth IRAs so appealing, primarily, is the ability to withdraw money from them tax-free. But to enjoy this benefit, there are a few rules taxpayers must follow, including the widely misunderstood “five-year rule.” This article explains the ins and outs of this rule.

Even though the overall IRS audit rate is currently low historically, it’s expected to increase as a result of provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law in August. So it’s more important than ever for taxpayers to follow the rules to minimize their chances of being subject to an audit. This article discusses some of the tax return items that might trigger scrutiny from the IRS.

High demand for homes has created a seller’s market. Those thinking about selling their homes will want to determine whether they qualify for the home sale gain exclusion. This article details the exclusion’s requirements.

Companies that wish to reduce their tax bills or increase their refunds shouldn’t overlook the fuel tax credit. Many businesses qualify for it and it’s relatively easy to calculate. This article explores the potential savings and how to go about claiming this often-overlooked tax break.

Many companies are eligible for tax write-offs for certain equipment purchases and building improvements. These write-offs can do wonders for a business’s cash flow, but whether to claim them isn’t always an easy decision. In some cases, there are advantages to the regular depreciation rules. This article reviews why it’s critical to look at the big picture and develop a strategy that aligns with a company’s overall tax planning objectives.

Those who have money invested in the stock market are well aware of potential volatility. Needless to say, this volatility can affect a person’s net worth. Something many investors might not think about is the potential effect on estate tax liability. Specifically, if the value of stocks or other assets drops precipitously after a person’s death, estate tax could be owed on value that has disappeared. This article details how an executor can ease estate tax liability in this situation by electing to use an alternate valuation date.