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Many people like to give thanks at this time of year by donating to their favorite charities. Here are the basic 2022 rules for charitable contributions and gifts to loved ones.

You know your small business is getting somewhere when it’s ready to offer employees a retirement plan. Congratulations … and choose carefully.

If your business wants to reach that next level of profitability, you may need to take a hard look at your customers and decide whether it’s time to walk away from some of them.

Many business owners take steps to prevent fraud but find themselves flummoxed when indications of wrongdoing arise. Here are some tips on preserving key evidence.

As we head toward year end, many people are starting to plan to give gifts to their loved ones.

Many people are feeling the squeeze of inflation. What does this mean for your federal tax bill?

Many people started working from home during the pandemic and have continued working out of home offices. Some of them qualify for home office deductions, but unfortunately, not all of them do. Here are the rules.

If you’re interested in purchasing energy-saving property for your home or an electric vehicle, you may qualify for a tax break under the new Inflation Reduction Act. Here are the basic rules.

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The "Where's My Refund" tool will show the status of your tax refund

The Internal Revenue Service today announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for the final 6 months of 2022.

When people go through a legal separation or divorce, the change in their relationship status also affects their tax situation. The IRS considers a couple married for filing purposes until they get a final decree of divorce or separate maintenance.

Some people are under the misconception that Social Security benefits are always free from federal income tax. So they may be surprised to learn that benefits may be taxed in retirement. Here are the rules.

Following intensive work during the past several months, the Internal Revenue Service announced that processing on a key group of individual tax returns filed during 2021 will be completed by the end of this week.

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A successful plan to pass wealth on to future generations takes effective communication delivered with a dose of sensitivity.

Individuals who have a life insurance policy probably want to ensure that the benefits their families will receive after their deaths aren’t included in their estates. That way, the benefits won’t be subject to the federal estate tax. This article discusses the ins and outs of life insurance plans and estate taxes

For the most part, property you inherit isn’t included in your income for tax purposes. However, certain items may have to be included in your income, although you may also be entitled to a deduction on account of them.

A vacation home is more than just a place to relax. It also may provide tax breaks. Here are the rules if you rent it out for part of the year.

Is your business paying too much for insurance? It’s entirely possible. Here are five cost-cutting tips to consider.