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Newsflash: Enhancements to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit

Here’s an overview of the employer credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave, including the recent changes. What is the employer credit for PFML? Employers who meet the requirements can claim a general business tax credit from 12.5% to 25% of wages paid to...

2027 IRS Tax Changes: New Tax Brackets, Deductions & Credits

2027 IRS Tax Changes: Key Updates Taxpayers Should Know As 2026 comes to a close, the IRS has announced several important inflation-adjusted updates for the 2027 tax year. These 2027 IRS tax changes will generally affect tax returns filed in 2028 and may impact tax...

Will You Be Subject to the AMT in 2026?

How the Alternative Minimum Tax Works The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) uses a separate set of rules to calculate income tax. Congress created the tax to ensure that certain taxpayers pay a minimum level of federal income tax. The AMT broadens what counts as...

Understanding Small-Business Quarterly Estimated Taxes

The federal tax system is designed for pay-as-you-go compliance. When income is not subject to withholding — as is often the case with business profits — you are expected to send payments directly to the IRS during the year. Waiting until you file your annual...

Estate Planning and Cryptocurrency: What You Need To Know

Estate planning and cryptocurrency intersect in surprising ways. Because crypto is treated as a bearer instrument (meaning that the person who controls the key is the owner), even basic planning decisions can have far-reaching consequences. As adoption grows, so...

Maryland’s FAMLI Frequently Asked Questions

Reposted from the Maryland Department of Labor The Maryland Department of Labor (MD Labor) is in the process of establishing our state’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. Chapters 1-5 of the FAMLI regulations are now in effect and published in the...

With the IRS, As with Courts, You’re Entitled to Representation

Everyone knows from watching Law & Order or similar shows that you have rights if you get into a legal jam, and the police have to inform you about them. If you have tax problems, you'll be glad to hear, you also have rights. Indeed, the IRS recently issued a...

Estimated Taxes: Do These Affect You?

The IRS recently issued a statement reminding taxpayers that self-employed individuals typically pay their federal income taxes through estimated tax payments. However, self-employed workers are not the only taxpayers who may need to make these payments. The...

Is a Donor-Advised Fund Right for You?

Donor-advised funds are a popular way to support eligible nonprofits while benefiting from charitable tax deductions. With a DAF, you can generally claim a deduction when you contribute to it and recommend grants to charities over time, often in a later tax year....

Rui Sun Presents at DataSnipper Connect ‘26

DataSnipper Connect ’26 in New York City September 22-23 was a gathering of industry leaders and innovators transforming the future of financial operations through leading-edge technology and intelligent automation. The event attracts forward-thinking, AI-driven...

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