by ABIP | Jul 7, 2023 | Accounting, Individuals, News, Newsletter, Real Estate
Home equity represents a significant portion of the average retiree’s wealth. If you’re 62 or older and house-rich but cash-poor, a reverse mortgage loan allows you to convert part of the equity in your home into cash – without having to sell your...
by ABIP | Jul 7, 2023 | Accounting, Business, News, Newsletter, Taxes
At some point, most small business owners will visit a bank or other lending institution to borrow money. Understanding what your bank wants and how to approach it properly can mean the difference between getting a loan for expansion or scrambling to find cash from...
by ABIP | Jul 7, 2023 | Accounting, Individuals, Newsletter, Taxes
Hobby activities are a source of income for many taxpayers. As a reminder, this income must be reported on tax returns. But the reporting rules are different than for income from a for-profit business. For one thing, hobbyists can’t deduct their hobby expenses....
by ABIP | Jul 7, 2023 | Accounting, Individuals, Newsletter, Taxes
May 1 is the traditional deadline for undergraduate students to commit to their college of choice, which means tuition payments are not far behind. If you are wondering if your child’s scholarships are taxable, here is what you should know. What Is a...
by ABIP | Jun 9, 2023 | Accounting, Business, Individuals, News, Newsletter, Taxes
Many businesses hire part-time or full-time workers, especially in the summer. The IRS classifies these employees as seasonal workers, defined as employees performing labor or services on a seasonal basis (i.e., six months or less). Examples of this kind of work...
by ABIP | Jun 8, 2023 | Accounting, Individuals, News, Newsletter, Taxes
An IRS CP2000 notice is mailed to a taxpayer when income reported from third-party sources such as an employer, bank, or mortgage company does not match the income reported on the tax return. It is not a tax bill or a formal audit notification; it merely informs you...
