Categories: Federal Tax
A common question people have about taxes is whether prize money is considered taxable income. And further, whether athletes pay tax on prize money. Here’s a look at how the IRS and the state of California classify prize money when it comes to taxes. Prize money is considered any money received from awards, raffles, lottery…
Categories: Federal Tax
For many individuals, April 15 tends to be as big of a day on the calendar as New Year’s Day or Independence Day. The national tax filing deadline means that your taxes must be filed and fees paid on or by April 15 to avoid penalties. With the passage of the Trump Tax Reform Plan…
Categories: Federal Tax
Tax season is upon us, and there are few things that create more stress than owing the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) money. Unfortunately for many taxpayers, owing money on taxes is a reality of life. But what happens when you owe the IRS money, but don’t have the full amount to make the payment by…
Categories: Federal Tax
There’s been a change in how states are collecting sales tax from online purchases. If you’re a taxpayer and have ordered anything online – which is pretty much all of us – then you need to be aware of this sales tax law and how it affects you. In 2018, the United States Supreme Court…
Categories: Federal Tax
Tax season is officially upon us! It’s this time of year that I often receive panicked questions from clients telling me they’re being audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) because they underreported their income. This is never a fun situation for anyone. But there are ways to handle the situation so it’s not too…
