2021 Appropriations Act Provides Additional Pandemic Relief
On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the newest $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill. The legislation, part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provides additional pandemic relief and clarifies the deductibility of business expenses paid with forgiven Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Key provisions of the new law include:
8 Top Tax Tips for Year-end 2020
I think most of us will be glad when 2020 is finally over so we can look forward to a new start in 2021. As the year winds down in the next four weeks, take some time to look over your finances. There may be a few things you can do before the end of the year to get ready for the 2021 tax-filing season.
Take a $300 Charitable Deduction Thanks to the CARES Act
With the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act, passed in April 2020, a certain portion of your charitable contributions may now be deductible for tax year 2020.
Need to Know: 2021 Retirement Plan Income Ranges and Tax Brackets Adjusted for Inflation
Each year, the IRS adjusts income thresholds, deduction amounts and tax tables for inflation using the Chained Consumer Price Index (C-CPI) as the basis for its changes. The adjustments recently announced will affect your 2021 deduction limits and tax brackets (for returns filed by April 2022).
Are You Taking Advantage of These 3 COVID-Related Business Tax Credits?
Put into place to help small business owners during the COVID-19 crisis, these tax credits may help you reduce your business’s financial burden:
PPP Loan Forgiveness: Is It Time to File?
Is it time to file for PPP loan forgiveness? The quick answer: Probably not yet. Ideally, you don’t want to file for loan forgiveness until the questions surrounding tax deductibility and automatic forgiveness are resolved.
How to Reduce Higher Education Costs with Tax Credits
If you, your spouse or your dependent child takes college classes — whether online or in-person, part-time or full-time — you may be able to offset some of the costs with tax credits. These credits reduce the amount of tax you owe. And if the credit reduces your tax to less than zero, you could even receive a refund.
Is Your “Side Hustle” a Hobby or a Business?
With a little extra time at home on your hands this year, you may have taken up a new hobby — maybe selling photographs, creating skin-care products or trading antiques — whether for fun or to make a few extra bucks. But is it just a hobby? Maybe you’re thinking it could turn into a new business venture. What’s the difference? And how does it affect your taxes?
Working from Home? Here’s What You Need to Know About Taxes
Thanks to COVID-19, you may find yourself working from home — whether for the first time or more often than before. So can you claim a home office deduction when you file your 2020 tax return next year? First of all, if you are an employee, you are NOT eligible to claim the home office deduction. You may be able to deduct a few expenses, but these are very limited.