Posted on February 13, 2024
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Joanie Stein
Recipients of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will see a 3.2 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to the benefits they receive in 2024. The increase, which translates to an additional $50 per month for senior citizens, widows and persons with disabilities and special needs, pales in comparison to the 8.7 percent bump in benefits […]
Posted on February 07, 2024
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Adam Fisher
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) amended Section 45L of the U.S. Tax Code by expanding the Energy Efficient Home (EEH) credit available to builders and other contractors that construct or substantially reconstruct new single-family homes and multifamily structures after Dec. 31, 2023, and on or before Dec. 31, 2032, that meet specific energy […]
Posted on January 22, 2024
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Steven Rubin
The IRS announced the inflation adjustments taxpayers may use to determine the deductible costs of operating a motor vehicle for business, charitable and medical purposes in tax year 2024. Taxpayers also have the option to calculate these expenses based on the actual costs they incur to use their vehicles. Effective Jan. 1, 2024, the standard […]
For the second consecutive year, the IRS is postponing the implementation of a 2021 law requiring e-commerce companies and mobile payment platforms, such as Venmo, PayPal, Cash App and Square, to report certain business transactions to the IRS annually and issue to customers Forms 1099-K, Payment Card and Third-Party Network Transaction. Therefore, only taxpayers who […]
The IRS released the annual cost-of-living adjustments to various provisions of the tax code for 2024. Marginal Income Tax Rates The following seven tax rates apply to income individuals earn in 2024. 37 percent for individual single taxpayers with incomes greater than $609,350 ($731,200 for married couples filing jointly) 35 percent for incomes over $243,725 […]
Posted on December 27, 2023
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Jonathan Kraes
The IRS’s 2024 cost-of-living adjustments for retirement savers include higher annual contribution limits to 401(k) plans and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) along with higher income limits for individuals to qualify for tax-deductible contributions to traditional IRAs and taxable contribution to Roth IRAs. Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans In 2024, employees may contribute up to $23,000 into workplace […]
Posted on December 21, 2023
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Lewis Kevelson
In this episode Director of Tax Services Lewis Kevelson shares some of the tax strategies that can be beneficial to individuals and families with substantial art collections.
Posted on December 12, 2023
It has been nearly 10 years since the IRS first announced in Notice 2014-21, 2014-16 I.R.B 938 it would treat cryptocurrency as a capital asset for federal tax purposes, subject to the same general tax principles as other forms of property, including stocks and bonds. Two recent developments are significant in helping the agency crackdown […]
Certain businesses receiving cash payments exceeding $10,000 must electronically file IRS Form 8300 beginning on Jan. 1, 2024, rather than filing a paper return. According to the IRS, although many cash transactions are legitimate, Form 8300 aims to combat tax evasion, drug trade, terrorism financing and other criminal activities. The new reporting requirement applies to […]
Posted on November 16, 2023
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Joseph Saka
In this episode, Provenance Wealth Advisors CEO Eric Zeitlin explains the basics of estate planning and how it can help avoid probate and protect your family.
