Two of the most widely used credits — the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) and the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC) — may offer significant opportunities to reduce a client’s federal income tax liability. This article provides an overview of these credits,...
An Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is a six-digit number issued by the IRS to safeguard your federal tax return from identity theft and fraud. It ensures that only you, or someone you authorize, can file a tax return using your Social Security Number or Individual...
Summer wedding bells may have just finished ringing, but tax season will be here before you know it. As newlyweds, it’s important to make a few key updates now to ensure a hassle-free tax filing experience next year. Here’s a quick IRS-backed checklist to...
6 Practical Tips for Managing Difficult Tax Clients Tax season can bring out the best—and worst—in your clientele. Stress, deadlines, and complex financial issues may cause some tax customers to act impatient, defensive, or outright combative. As a professional tax...
After a few years of delays, the reporting threshold for third party settlement organizations (TPSOs) reported on a Form 1099-K has officially dropped in 2025. This significant change, which is not the only one affecting Forms 1099-K this year, could affect various...
