Taxes
If you were hoping for some guidance from the IRS with respect to changing your withholding to reflect the changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), you’re out of luck. The IRS has announced that, as part of its phased implementation of the new tax law, there will…
For many taxpayers, the standard deduction makes it unnecessary to itemize. However, this also limits which deductions you can claim, including donations to charity. Recent tax changes have affected claiming and qualifying for charitable deductions if you don’t itemize your return. Knowing the current rules can help you plan your…
Health savings accounts (HSAs), flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) offer tax benefits. But each has its own rules about who can contribute, how funds are used, who owns the account and whether unused money can carry over to the next year. Some accounts are only offered…
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act interest paid on certain car loans would become tax-deductible. If you purchased a personal-use vehicle after December 31, 2024, and financed it with a qualified loan, you may be able to deduct up to $10,000 in interest per year through 2028, even if…
Washington State imposes a 7% capital gains tax on the sale of certain long-term assets, including stocks and business interests, above an annual exemption threshold. Although the tax does not apply to all investments, many residents still seek legal strategies to avoid the Washington State capital gains tax. These can…
An inheritance can offer helpful financial support, but it may also come with tax considerations. The taxes you might owe depend on the type of asset, federal and state laws, and the size of the inheritance. Most estates are not subject to federal estate tax because of the high exemption…
Understanding what counts as taxable income and what does not can significantly impact your financial planning and tax obligations. The IRS has specific guidelines about examples of taxable and nontaxable income that every taxpayer should know. While most money you earn is subject to taxation — like wages, salaries, bonuses…
When tax season rolls around, homeowners often wonder if property taxes are deductible on their tax returns. The answer is yes—you can deduct property taxes on your tax return. In fact, property tax deductions remain one of the valuable benefits of homeownership under current tax law. These deductions allow you…
Filing an extension can give you extra time to complete your tax return, typically pushing the deadline from April to October. But what happens if you file an extension but owe money? Filing an extension does not give you extra time to pay any taxes owed. If you may owe…
Filing a state tax extension can provide extra time to prepare and submit your state tax return if you miss the original deadline. While the IRS offers a fairly uniform process for federal tax extensions, the rules for state tax extensions vary widely. Some states automatically grant an extension if…
