Make no mistake: Taxation in the United States is an uneven playing field. And recent changes in tax law have tilted it even further toward wealthy taxpayers. Many billionaires famously pay less in taxes as a percentage of their income…
In good news for U.S. tax filers, the IRS has ruled that special state payments made in 2022 won’t be subject to federal income tax in most states and situations. Taxpayers in more than 20 states received some form of…
As the U.S. heads into the thick of tax-filing season, the IRS is telling millions of taxpayers who live in states that issued state refund and rebate payments to hold off on filing their returns. Taxpayers should wait to file…
Food is expensive enough as it is, thanks to rampant inflation. However, for residents of several states, rising prices aren’t the only worry, because they’re still stuck paying some sort of state sales taxes on their groceries. These often-controversial taxes…
If your employer offers a flexible spending account, you can save money by setting aside pretax dollars for health-related expenses such as copays, deductibles, and dental care. You elect how much to contribute ($100 to $2,850 for the 2022 tax…
Offshore tax havens used by individuals and corporations cost governments trillions of dollars annually. Economists estimate that individuals have stashed anywhere from $8.7 trillion to $36 trillion in tax shelters around the world. But not all of the tax reduction tactics…
Whether they’ve been out of the service for decades or are newly retired from the military, America’s veterans need places to live where they have abundant access to quality health…
From property and auto taxes to sales and local income tax, sometimes it feels like the money we earn isn’t as much as we expected. (And of course, all this…
Did you feel the pinch when you had to cough up money for the tax man this year? Plenty of hugely successful companies didn’t — or even got refunds —…
Identity theft has become common in the United States. The Federal Trade Commission got 1.4 million reports of it last year as the pandemic worsened the trend. Incidents in 2019…
Marijuana, or cannabis, is now legal for recreational use in 18 states and the District of Columbia, and for medical use only in another 18 — and President Biden has pardoned…
Exploring new places, trying new foods, and meeting new friends is the best part of RVing. Filing taxes and finding RV tax deductions? Not so much. Still, it’s important that we…
It turns out those TurboTax ads promising “free free free free free” tax filing aren’t just annoying — they may also be intentionally misleading, according to the Federal Trade Commission. …
As 2021 draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about tax moves that will help decrease your overall tax burden come April, especially since most tax deductions and credits…
As the year draws to a close and the holiday season approaches, many people take the time to support charities that are meaningful to them. There are plenty of notable…
When it comes to the long arm of the IRS, no one is out of reach — and dozens of celebrities have found out the hard way. Even though many…
Tax season takes a bigger bite out of retirement in some states than in others. Several states don’t have their own income tax, but retirees also need to consider sales…
Managing your work as a self-employed person can be hectic. You have to market yourself, deliver a product or service and handle dozens of other tasks. Because they’re so busy,…