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OBBBA’s New Trump Accounts: How to Win
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) establishes Trump Accounts, which are basically traditional IRAs with some twists for under-age-18...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
15 hours ago6 min read


Protecting Against Charity Scams After Disaster
Charity Scams After Disaster Disasters can happen anytime and anywhere, and while many step up to help survivors, scammers often exploit...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
3 days ago1 min read


RS Issues Final Rules on Roth Catch-Up Contributions
Roth Catch-Up Contributions On Sept. 15, 2025, the IRS and Treasury issued final regulations under SECURE 2.0 that require certain...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
3 days ago1 min read


Tax Obligations of U.S. Individuals Living and Working Abroad
U.S. Tax Obligations for Individuals Abroad The United States is one of the few countries that taxes its citizens and residents on...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
4 days ago5 min read


IRS Q&A: Tax Obligations of U.S. Individuals Living and Working Abroad
Tax Obligations of U.S. Individuals Living and Working Abroad This session gathered senior IRS specialists and counsel to address...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
4 days ago9 min read


Winners and Losers Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
OBBBA Every major tax bill creates both opportunities and challenges for taxpayers. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is no...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
5 days ago2 min read


California Changes Rules for Sourcing Income
California Sourcing Income Starting in 2026, the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) will apply new rules for determining how much of a...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 131 min read


IRS Expands Online Access to Information Returns
Online account for individuals Consolidating Tax Records in One Place In the spring of 2025, the IRS began adding information return...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 132 min read


OBBBA’s New 1099 Filing Rules
OBBBA’s New 1099 Filing Rules The IRS requires that information returns on Form 1099-NEC be filed when payments above a certain threshold...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 135 min read


Taxpayer Penalties
Taxpayer Penalties Failure to File Penalty : 5% of the unpaid tax per month (or part thereof), up to a maximum of 25% of the tax due. If...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 113 min read


Installment sales sound simple… until the IRS rules kick in. Here’s what you need to know.
Installment sales When you sell property and get paid over time instead of all at once, the IRS requires you to report it using Form...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 103 min read


Gambling Winnings and Losses: IRS Reporting Rules and Tax Deductions Explained
Tax Rules Every Player Must Know NATP - Ann Campbell, CPA and CIA, delivered a comprehensive overview of the taxation and reporting of...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 95 min read


IRS Q4 2025 Interest Rates: What This Means for You
Internal Revenue Bulletins By: National Association of Tax Professionals The IRS just announced the quarterly interest rates (unchanged...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 92 min read


OBBBA Enhances Tax Breaks for Qualified Small Business Stock
Small Business Stock The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) gives tax-favored qualified small business stock (QSBS) its biggest upgrade...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 86 min read


Important Update: Federal Paper Checks Ending September 30, 2025
Treasury Announces Federal Government Will Phase Out Paper Checks on September 30th The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 81 min read


Married Filing Jointly vs. Separately: Key Considerations
MFS (Married Filing Separately) When it comes to taxes, the default advice for married couples is simple: filing jointly usually produces...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 73 min read


Estimated Tax Payments Due Sept. 15
September isn’t just the start of cooler weather—it’s also the deadline for third-quarter estimated tax payments . The IRS requires these...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 61 min read


What part of your overtime pay just became tax-deductible?
Don’t scroll past—this matters : What part of your overtime pay just became tax-deductible? Starting January 1, 2025 , a portion of your...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 32 min read


Treasury Releases Proposed List of Occupations for $25,000 Tips Deduction
Tips Deduction On September 3, 2025 , the U.S. Treasury Department released its proposed list of 68 occupations that may qualify for the...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 32 min read


Schedule K-1: Your Guide to Basis, Liabilities, and More
By: National Association of Tax Professionals · Form K-1 Interpreting partnership reporting often requires navigating code references...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 34 min read
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