Unsure whether to set up voluntary withholding for your social security payments? This guide breaks down the concept of voluntary withholding, showing how it can help spread your tax liability over the year and make budgeting simpler.

The proposed IRS regulations on Donor-Advised Funds introduce potential shifts in how these funds are managed. With possible retroactive effects and new compliance hurdles on the horizon, the time to prepare is now. Get an overview of these changes and how they might affect your giving strategy in our latest piece.

How can financial institutions combat money laundering and illicit activities involving cryptocurrency? What are the five risk indicators tied to cryptocurrency assets that may suggest illicit activities? The J5 advisory released a notice about risk factors.

Are you a U.S. taxpayer living or working abroad? Are you aware of the June 17, 2024, deadline to file your 2023 federal income tax return? Are you up-to-date with the requirements for reporting these accounts to the U.S. Treasury Department?"

The IRS is set to dramatically boost audits on high-income earners, major corporations, and complex partnerships. Find out what these changes mean for you and how to prepare effectively.

Minnesota's job growth continues for the fourth consecutive month, adding 3,900 jobs from March to April, boosting the private sector by 5,500 jobs," reported the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). "The state's unemployment rate maintained a steady record at 2.7%, indicating a robust economy."

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released a consumer alert, urging taxpayers to be cautious of tax scams and misinformation that led to inflated refund claims in the past tax season. The scams revolve around the Fuel Tax Credit, Sick and Family Leave Credit, and household employment taxes. Thousands of false claims have been filed, causing delays in refunds and necessitating taxpayers to provide legitimate documentation to support their claims.

The Department of Treasury and the IRS have released guidance on the tax treatment of rebates for energy efficient property and upgrades. Taxpayers receiving such rebates will not need to include these values as income on tax returns, but they should reduce the property’s basis by the rebate amount when selling. The Announcement 2024-19 further clarifies that rebates from DOE home energy programs will be treated as reductions in the purchase price.

Updated FAQs have been made available, April 2024, which provide comprehensive details about the tax credits for clean vehicles. These include new, previously owned, and qualified commercial clean vehicles.

Anna Marie's Alliance, a domestic violence shelter, has broken ground on the final phase of its multi-year expansion project, aiming to convert its dormitory-style living quarters into apartment-like units, with the renovation completion expected by the end of 2024.

Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) access is set to be phased in this spring 2024. As we move towards a more transparent corporate landscape, it is crucial for businesses and financial institutions to understand and comply with these regulations.

Filing and paying your taxes late can lead to costly penalties and interest. It's crucial to understand these implications to avoid any financial shocks.

A work-life referral (WLR) program is an employer-funded fringe benefit that provides WLR services to eligible employees. These services assist employees with identifying, contacting, and negotiating with life-management resources for solutions to personal, work, or family challenges.

Still need to file for 2023? Taxpayers with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) over $79,000 can utilize the IRS's Free File Fillable Forms. This option is best for those comfortable with following IRS form instructions and publications when preparing their own taxes.

Before making a donation, potential donors are advised to ask for the fundraiser's charity name, website, and mailing address to independently verify its authenticity. The IRS also suggests using the special IRS Tax-Exempt Organization Search tool to verify if an organization is a legitimate tax-exempt charity.