Reporting rules changed for Form 1099-K

Reporting rules changed for Form 1099-K

Prior to 2022, Form 1099-K was provided only for third-party network transactions that fulfilled both of the following criteria: There were more than 200 transactions in all. The total value of transactions surpassed $20,000 The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)...
Five Overlooked Tax Breaks for Individuals

Five Overlooked Tax Breaks for Individuals

Are you unsure of what credits and deductions you may claim on your 2023 tax return? You’re not the only one!  With tax legislation getting increasingly convoluted by the year, it’s difficult to remember which tax incentives are available each year. Keeping this in...
Highlights of the Secure 2.0 Act of 2022

Highlights of the Secure 2.0 Act of 2022

President Biden passed the $1.66 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act on December 29, 2022. The SECURE Act 2.0 of 2022, which incorporates a variety of tax measures linked to retirement, is included in the 4,155-page law. Let’s go through the highlights: Automatic...
What Businesses Need to Know About the Excise Tax

What Businesses Need to Know About the Excise Tax

Excise tax is a type of indirect tax levied on specified commodities, services, or activities. Gas, flight tickets, large trucks and highway tractors, indoor tanning, tires, cigarettes, and other commodities and services are often subject to a federal excise tax. This...
Tax Implications of Renting Out a Second Home

Tax Implications of Renting Out a Second Home

In general, revenue from renting a vacation house for 15 days or more has to be recorded on Schedule E, Supplemental Income and Loss, on your tax return. You should also be aware that the term “vacation home” does not always refer to a dwelling. The IRS considers...