Firms are ‘bombarding’ small businesses with ads for a Covid-era tax credit, advisor says. Here’s how to know if you qualify

[ad_1] brightstars | E+ | Getty Images Small businesses are facing an onslaught of ads, phone calls and emails to help them claim a pandemic-era tax credit. However, experts urge…

The IRS is cracking down on a popular small business tax break that could lead to a costly audit

[ad_1] Pgiam | Istock | Getty Images A cottage industry of specialist firms has sprung up to help business owners claim the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), a governmental tax incentive…

Actor Mark Wahlberg lobbies to make Las Vegas a Hollywood in the desert

[ad_1] One of Las Vegas’s more famous residents is aiming to work closer to home. Actor Mark Wahlberg lobbied Nevada state lawmakers Wednesday to pass a bill that would coax…

This LA mansion is staring down an April 1 deadline before the seller loses millions

[ad_1] The owner of this over-the-top, seven-bedroom and 11-bath mansion in Los Angeles is prepared to accept $6 million less than what he paid for it less than two years…

Made a profit selling your home in 2022? Here’s how to trim your tax bill

[ad_1] Despite the cooling market, many homeowners made money selling their property in 2022 — and part of that windfall may be taxable. Home sellers made a $112,000 profit on…

IRS commissioner nominee to ‘ensure that America’s highest earners comply with tax laws.’ Here are the key takeaways from Senate hearing

[ad_1] Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., questions IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig at a Senate Finance Committee hearing. Tom Williams | Pool | Reuters President Joe Biden’s nominee to…

How to pay 0% capital gains taxes with a six-figure income in 2023

[ad_1] vitapix | E+ | Getty Images Planning to sell some investments this year? It’s less likely to affect your 2023 tax bill, experts say. Here’s why: The IRS made…

The IRS has issued nearly 8 million tax refunds. Here’s the average payment

[ad_1] Bill Oxford | E+ | Getty Images Tax season is underway, and the IRS has issued nearly 8 million refunds worth about $15.7 billion as of Feb. 3, the…

Pre-tax vs. Roth 401(k): Deciding which to use for retirement is trickier than you think

[ad_1] Prathanchorruangsak | Istock | Getty Images Whether you’re starting a new job or updating retirement savings goals, you may need to choose between pre-tax or Roth 401(k) contributions —…

IRS: Residents of more than a dozen states do not need to report ‘special payments’ for welfare, disaster relief on their federal return

[ad_1] The IRS on Friday issued federal tax guidance for millions of Americans who received state rebates or payments in 2022. The announcement came about a week after the agency…