Recent News & Blog / Individual Tax
Parents: Ensure You Claim All the Tax Credits You’re Entitled to
Raising a family comes with plenty of expenses, but it may also make you eligible for various tax breaks.
Quadrupled SALT Deduction Limit Means More Will Benefit from Itemizing on 2025 Returns
An important decision to make when filing your individual income tax return is whether to claim the standard deduction or itemize deductions.
6 Tips for Making It Through the Last 6 Weeks of Winter
On February 2nd, the world’s most famous groundhog and beloved Pennsylvanian, Punxsutawney Phil, predicted six more weeks of winter.
Valentine’s Day: SEK’s Favorite RomComs
Valentine's Day is here, and we know that most of you fall into either the “I love celebrating love” camp, or if you’re solely looking forward to the discounted chocolate on February 15th—or maybe a bit of both!
If You’re Married, Should You File Jointly or Separately?
Married couples have a choice when filing their 2025 federal income tax returns: They can either file jointly or separately.
What a Recent Postal Service Clarification on Postmarks Means for You
If you send timely documentation or payments through the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), a recent update to the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) may affect how and when you send your mail.
Ensure You Can Substantiate Charitable Deduction Claims on Your 2025 Taxes
If you itemize deductions on your 2025 individual income tax return, you potentially can deduct donations to qualified charities you made last year. However, your gifts must be substantiated in accordance with IRS requirements.
8 Beginning of the Year Money-Saving Tips
At the beginning of the year, many of us are holding ourselves accountable to the goals we’ve set for the year, with one of the most common goals being to save more money.
Tax Filing FAQs for Individuals
The IRS is opening the filing season for 2025 individual income tax returns on January 26.
When Medical Expenses Are—and Aren’t—Tax Deductible
If you had significant medical expenses last year, you may be wondering what you can deduct on your 2025 income tax return. Income-based thresholds and other rules can make it hard to claim the medical expense deduction.