Parents: Check Eligibility for the Credit for Other Dependents
Parents: Check Eligibility for the Credit for Other Dependents The credit for other dependents is a $500 non-refundable credit available to taxpayers with dependents who are not [...]
Tax Help for New Parents
Tax Help for New Parents Parents have special tax situations and benefits. Tax breaks for parenting expenses can result in a lower tax bill and a higher [...]
Selecting a Tax Professional as a Small Business Taxpayer
Selecting a Tax Professional as a Small Business Taxpayer When a small business decides to bring in a tax professional, they should know what to expect and [...]
Valerie’s House Welcomes Elisa Bowersox, CPA as Board Treasurer
Valerie’s House Welcomes Elisa Bowersox, CPA as Board Treasurer Elisa Bowersox, CPA, a tax manager with Markham [...]
Tax Credits and Deductions for Individuals
Tax Credits and Deductions for Individuals Tax credits and deductions change the amount of a person's tax [...]
MNMW Welcomes Three New Team Members
MNMW Welcomes Three New Team Members Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co., P.A. (MNMW) welcomes three new [...]
Required Minimum Distributions: Beneficiaries
Required Minimum Distributions: Beneficiaries Beneficiaries of retirement plans and IRA accounts are subject to required minimum distribution [...]
Taking Distributions From Your Retirement Plan or IRA Before Age 59 ½
Taking Distributions From Your Retirement Plan or IRA Before Age 59 ½ Saving for retirement occurs over [...]
Updated Standard Mileage Rates for 2024
Updated Standard Mileage Rates for 2024 The IRS issued the new standard mileage rates effective January 1, [...]
Info to Help Gig Economy Workers Stay On Top of Their Tax Responsibilities
Info to Help Gig Economy Workers Stay On Top of Their Tax Responsibilities The gig economy - also called sharing economy or access economy - is a popular way for people to earn income by [...]
Tax Considerations When Selling a Home
Tax Considerations When Selling a Home Many people move during the summer. Taxpayers who are selling their home may qualify to exclude all or part of any gain from the sale from their income when filing their [...]
Business Travelers Should Check Out These Deductions Before Hitting the Road
Business Travelers Should Check Out These Deductions Before Hitting the Road Many people travel for their job — some for an occasional conference and some travel year-round. Whatever their time on the road, business travelers [...]
The IRS Alerts Taxpayers of Suspected Identity Theft by Letter
The IRS Alerts Taxpayers of Suspected Identity Theft by Letter Scammers sometimes use stolen Social Security numbers to file fraudulent tax returns and collect refunds. To prevent this, the IRS scans every tax return for [...]
Emergency Preparedness Plans Should Include Financial Records and Tax Information
Emergency Preparedness Plans Should Include Financial Records and Tax Information People should put together an emergency preparedness plan for their household – and include copies of their vital records and financial information. By creating an [...]
Installing Solar Panels or Making Other Home Improvements May Qualify Taxpayers for Home Energy Credits
Installing Solar Panels or Making Other Home Improvements May Qualify Taxpayers for Home Energy Credits Homeowners who make improvements like replacing old doors and windows, installing solar panels or upgrading a hot water heater may [...]
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