- December 18, 2019Sometimes it feels like you need an advanced mathematics degree to do tax calculations. The IRS seeks to ease some…
- December 17, 2019Congress just came up with more tax breaks to wind down 2019 than the number of ornaments we have on…
- December 16, 2019If you moved this year and rely on the U.S. Postal Service for your interactions with the Internal Revenue Service,…
- December 15, 2019Greek street market vendors offer just about everything. (Photo: Travels with Gerri-Travellerspoint) Every day, more Americans go digital, at least…
- December 14, 2019Quick email question for you. Are you getting more online sale announcements or more requests to donate to good causes?…
- December 13, 2019The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is the first major tax reform enacted since 1986. And while it cuts…
- December 12, 2019Yes, I know I'm a nag when it comes to year-end tax moves. I've posted about individual steps to take…
- December 11, 2019The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) this month will mark its 2nd birthday. After two full years of dealing…
- December 10, 2019More offices are having holiday parties this year. Even better, the seasonal soirees — and small gifts for workers —…
- December 9, 2019Sharyn M. Fisk has been selected to take the helm of the Internal Revenue Service office that makes sure those…
- December 8, 2019Folks who cheat on their taxes to pocket extra dollars are infuriating enough to those of us struggling to do…
- December 7, 2019The days left in 2019 are dwindling. Quickly. Don't just take my work for it. Check out the countdown clock…
- December 6, 2019Record-setting Cyber Monday sales means more porches across the United States will look like this. But the remote sales' boost…
- December 5, 2019The IRS plans to take closer and continuous looks at individuals who want to join its programs. We are living…
- December 4, 2019Updated Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 Source: PhotoMIX Ltd via Pexels Yes, I know Cyber Monday has come and gone. I…
- December 3, 2019Congratulations! You made it through Thanksgiving. And Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. Are you ready for one…
- December 2, 2019These carolers, dressed in Dickensian attire, are no doubt singing traditional Christmas tunes, not my reworked and tax-themed "O Tannenbaum." (Photo…
- December 1, 2019Current state and local taxes deduction limit on federal Form 1040 Schedule A. We're wrapping up the second full year…
- November 30, 2019Some food delivery apps apparently are shorting states when it comes to sales tax on the delivery fees. The 2019…
- November 29, 2019Gift cards are great presents for family and friends. There's no worrying about sizes or misinterpreted wish list hints. Gift…
- November 28, 2019Happy Thanksgiving. This annual gathering of family and friends is supposed to be a happy time of reconnecting. Nowadays, though,…
- November 27, 2019Photo by Garry Knight via Flickr CC You decided to skip the road trip this Thanksgiving, but you still gotta…
- November 26, 2019More than 55 million people are expected to travel this Thanksgiving week, according to AAA, with the majority of them…
- November 25, 2019Photo by Elaine Smith via Flickr CC It's been more than a year since the Supreme Court said states could…
- November 23, 2019The men and women hoping to win the Democratic presidential nomination have gotten a lot of attention for their proposals…
- November 22, 2019Thanksgiving is still a week away. It's another month-plus until Santa puts presents under trees. But holiday shoppers have been…
- November 21, 2019A walk along Long Bay in the British Virgin Islands (Photo courtesy Long Bay Beach Club Resort) The first Caribbean…
- November 20, 2019Today I'd rather be in the Midwest, say northern Ohio or Michigan, at least as far as the weather. Yeah,…
- November 19, 2019Yes, that could be a real IRS revenue officer knocking on your door if live in Arkansas, Texas or Wisconsin…
- November 18, 2019UPDATE: The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) was extended through the 2025 tax year as part of Consolidated Appropriations Act,…
- November 17, 2019This summer the Internal Revenue Service launched an effort to make sure cryptocurrency owners comply with tax law. The IRS…
- November 16, 2019Photo by Chris/spike55151 via Flickr There's a saying that any tax law bill should be subtitled the Perpetual Employment for…
- November 15, 2019Whether I'm at home or traveling, I enjoy craft beers, like this one from a Maryland micro brewer. (Photo by…
- November 14, 2019Welcome to Part 9 of the ol' blog's 2020 series on tax inflation adjustments. We started on Nov. 6 with a…
- November 13, 2019Welcome to Part 8 of the ol' blog's 2020 series on tax inflation adjustments. We started on Nov. 6 with a…
- November 12, 2019Welcome to Part 7 of the ol' blog's 2020 series on tax inflation adjustments. We started on Nov. 6 with a…
- November 11, 2019Welcome to Part 6 of the ol' blog's 2020 series on tax inflation adjustments. We started on Nov. 6 with a…
- November 10, 2019Welcome to Part 5 of the ol' blog's 2020 series on tax inflation adjustments. We started on Nov. 6 with a…
- November 9, 2019Welcome to Part 4 of the ol' blog's 2020 series on tax inflation adjustments. We started on Nov. 6 with a…
- November 8, 2019Welcome to Part 3 of the ol' blog's 2020 series on tax inflation adjustments. We started on Nov. 6 with a…