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...
by ABIP | May 4, 2023 | Accounting, Business, Individuals, News, Newsletter, Taxes
Many parents are looking for ways to save for their child’s education, and a 529 Plan is an excellent way to do so. Even better is that thanks to the passage of tax reform legislation in 2017, 529 plans are now available to parents wishing to save for their...
by ABIP | May 3, 2023 | Accounting, Individuals, News, Newsletter, Taxes
Tuesday, April 18, 2023, was the deadline for most taxpayers to file their tax returns. If you haven’t filed a 2022 tax return yet, it’s not too late. First, gather any information related to income and deductions for the tax years for which a return is...