Individual Tax Topics

Insights on individual income tax issues, reporting, and planning considerations.

The Impact of Rising Interest Rates on Current and Future Homeowners’ Taxes

The pandemic sparked more than just a competitive job market and uncertainty surrounding the economy. In fact, one of the greatest impacts all Americans are facing is rising interest rates…

Gambler Cuts His Losses

The following is a reprint from the 2021 University of Illinois Federal Tax Workbook, Volume B, Chapter 4: Rulings and Cases. The video is a discussion of the case between…

Tax Deadline is June 15 for Americans Living Abroad

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs estimates that nearly 9 million U.S. citizens currently live abroad. Do you have clients included in this statistic? Americans living abroad…

It’s Time to Start Planning for 2022 Tax Returns

I know it feels as though the 2021 tax filing season just ended (or hasn’t ended for many of you with extensions and nervous taxpayers inquiring about their delayed refunds)….

Filing Deadline Tidbits

It’s April 18, 2022, tax filing deadline, and all those who prepare taxes for clients have been hard at work. So let’s do a little triage and review what absolutely…

Remember to Ask Tax Clients About Charitable Donations

Nearly 90% of taxpayers today cannot itemize their deductions when filing their federal tax returns. But, thanks to recent legislation, taxpayers who can’t itemize but made charitable donations can increase…