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A higher income does not always mean a straightforward tax return. Some filers calculate their tax one way, then learn the IRS requires a second calculation using a different set of rules. This second system is called the Alternative Minimum Tax, or AMT. AMT is a parallel tax formula. It adjusts income by adding back certain [...]

Colorado officials are divided over whether the state can legally recoup $306 million in taxpayer refunds triggered by federal tax cuts that took effect four days into the current fiscal year. The dispute centers on how to account for retroactive revenue losses under the state’s strict constitutional spending limits. Gov. Jared Polis asked the legislature in [...]

A Section 199A QBI deduction claim often rises or falls on one label. The income has to come from a qualified trade or business. If the activity does not meet that standard, the deduction generally does not start. That sounds simple. Many common situations make it harder. A rental property might look passive on paper. A [...]

Sen. Cory Booker said he plans to introduce legislation Tuesday that would raise the standard deduction to $75,000 for married couples filing jointly. Under the proposal, the standard deduction would be $37,500 for single filers and $56,250 for heads of household. Booker said the measure is intended to reduce federal income taxes for low- and middle-income [...]

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said Friday he will sign legislation that would create a new 9.9% tax on household income above $1 million. Ferguson had raised concerns earlier in the week, but said amendments added tax credits and other measures he considers direct relief for families and small businesses. The bill would apply to income over [...]

The Section 199A QBI deduction can reduce taxable income for many pass-through business owners. The catch is that “specified service trades or businesses,” or SSTBs, face extra limits once taxable income reaches certain levels. Many businesses do not fit neatly into one bucket. A firm might sell products or other services and also provide SSTB [...]

One line on Schedule K-1 can decide where the Section 199A deduction lands. For some trusts and estates, the qualified business income deduction may lower taxable income connected to pass-through business or rental activity.  Qualified REIT dividends and qualified publicly traded partnership income can also feed the calculation. The tricky part is not the name of [...]

Tax season often creates pressure for business owners who are already juggling operations, payroll, and cash flow. Missed forms or incorrect payments can lead to penalties, interest, and unnecessary back-and-forth with the IRS. Early preparation helps reduce those risks and gives you more control over how and when you file. The IRS encourages businesses to gather [...]

Pass-through income can feel like a maze. Profit hits a Schedule C or Schedule K-1, and the tax bill still feels higher than expected. Some small business owners may qualify for a valuable tax break that reduces taxable income without changing how the business operates. The qualified business income deduction under IRC Section 199A is designed [...]