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Innocent Spouse Relief Denied in Failure-to-File Case
By: National Association of Tax Professionals · Lavish lifestyle The U.S. Tax Court recently addressed another case involving innocent...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 22 min read


Marketplace Insurance After the OBBBA
By: National Association of Tax Professionals · Marketplace Insurance After the OBBBA The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reshaped...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 23 min read


When a Nonresident Alien Sells U.S. Real Estate
By: National Association of Tax Professionals · When a Nonresident Alien Sells U.S. Real Estate The sale of U.S. real estate by a...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 24 min read


OBBBA Adds a Possible Senior Tax Deduction (Ages 65 and Older)
Senior Tax Deduction Will you be age 65 or older on December 31, 2025? If so, here’s some good tax news. From 2025–2028, the One Big...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 292 min read


Missed U.S. Tax Filings Abroad? The IRS Streamlined Procedures Can Help You Start Fresh
Years of missed filings and the risk of crushing penalties. The Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures (SFOP) were created by the IRS...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 283 min read


Navigating U.S. Tax Residency: Rules, Exceptions & Elections You Must Know.
U.S. Tax Residency Determining whether an individual is considered a U.S. tax resident is one of the most important steps in cross-border...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 2713 min read


Watch Out for Tax Scams Targeting Professionals and Taxpayers
Tax Scams Scammers never take a break, and both tax professionals and individual taxpayers remain top targets. Recent alerts from the IRS...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 212 min read


OBBBA Enhances Your SALT Deductions
OBBBA Enhances Your SALT Deductions The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) makes many provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 213 min read


What Happens to Your U.S. Finances After Deportation or Loss of Status?
Finances After Deportation or Loss of Status Leaving the U.S. when it isn’t your choice—after years of living, working, and building a...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 205 min read


U.S. Business Ownership After Deportation or Loss of Residency: Tax Rules Explained
U.S. Business Ownership After Deportation or Loss of Residency: Tax Rules Explained When an individual loses U.S. residency for tax...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 194 min read


Retire Better: The Hidden Advantages of the Defined Benefit Plan
For a high-income solo business owner, a defined benefit plan can be the ultimate tax and retirement savings accelerator If you’re a...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 153 min read


When Should Your S Corporation Have an S Corporation Subsidiary?
S Corporation Have an S Corporation Subsidiary If you operate as an S corporation, you’re probably familiar with the big benefit—avoiding...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 143 min read


Understanding the Gift Tax in 2025: What You Need to Know
Gift Tax Giving money or property to someone is often a generous and well-intentioned act—but under federal law, it may be considered a...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 133 min read


How to Qualify Conventions and Seminars for Tax Deductions
Qualify Conventions and Seminars for Tax Deductions Attending conventions and seminars can be a valuable way to grow your business, learn...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 123 min read


Taxpayers’ Right to Finality in Tax Matters
Under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, taxpayers are entitled to know when the IRS has completed an audit or made a final decision on a tax...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 111 min read


How Gen X Files Their Taxes
Gen X Caregivers manage tax planning while caught in the middle by NATP staff Situated between the post-World War II baby boomers and...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 1023 min read


Locking In Your Home Office Deduction When You Operate as an S Corporation
Home Office Deduction When You Operate as an S Corporation If you recently switched from being a sole proprietor or single-member LLC to...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 83 min read


Deducting Garage Space in 2025: What Qualifies and What Doesn’t
Deducting Garage Space Inspired by analysis from the Bradford Tax Institute If you’ve already established that you have a qualifying home...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 84 min read


Can You Deduct a Home Office If You Work Somewhere Else Too?
If you own a business and sometimes work from home, you may qualify for a valuable tax deduction—even if you also work at another location.

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 83 min read


2025 Is Your Final Year to Claim Home Energy Improvement Tax Credits
2025 Is Your Last Chance for Home Energy Improvement Tax Credits If you’re thinking about making energy-efficient upgrades to your home,...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 72 min read
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