Through 2025, the rules for deducting personal casualty losses on a tax return changed from what they were before 2018. However, you may still be able to claim a deduction if an event qualifies as a federally declared disaster.
If you’re selling your principal residence, or you already sold your home in 2023, some or all of the profit may be tax-free. It depends on the amount of profit and your income. Take a look at the basic rules.
The estate and gift tax exemption amount is scheduled to be cut drastically in 2026 when the related Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions expire (unless Congress acts to extend them). Making tax-free gifts before then can cut the size of your taxable estate and may be one way to address this potential threat.
Many employers offer Health Savings Accounts to their workers. You may also be able to open one of these tax-saving accounts through some banks and other financial institutions. Here are the basic rules.
Family members often want to help disabled loved ones financially but don’t want them to lose eligibility for their government benefits. A tax-advantaged ABLE account may be the answer.
When planning your estate or inheriting assets, it’s essential to understand the “step-up” basis rules. They can affect the taxes due on the sale of the assets.
Don’t panic if you get a letter from the IRS telling you your tax return is being audited. In many cases, the IRS completes audits after receiving requested documentation. Here are the latest IRS statistics, as well as some tips on how to help survive an audit.
If you’re married and don’t earn compensation, you may think you can’t contribute to a retirement plan. But you may be eligible for a spousal IRA. Here are the rules for 2023.
Seniors who have Medicare insurance (including supplemental) know that it can be costly to get the desired coverage. If this is your situation, you may be able to deduct the cost of premiums, along with other medical expenses, on your tax return.
In addition to regular income tax, high-income taxpayers may face the 3.8% net investment income tax. This article explains who the tax applies to, as well as some strategies to minimize it.
When you sell a principal residence that has appreciated in value, you generally can exclude $250,000 ($500,000 for married couples) of the gain from tax. But many homes sell at a much higher profit, which is why you should keep track of your "basis."