Recent News & Blog / Individual Tax
Year-end giving to charity or loved ones
The holiday season is here and many people plan to donate to their favorite charities or give money or assets to their loved ones before the end of the year. Here are the basic tax rules involved in these transactions. Donating to charity
How savings bonds are taxed
Many people have savings bonds that were purchased many years ago. Perhaps they were given to your children as gifts or maybe you bought them yourself. You may wonder how the interest you earn is taxed.
2023 Cost of Living Adjustments
The IRS recently released the 2023 cost of living adjustments for retirement plans and related items. You can view the updated numbers below or click the button at the bottom to view a printable version!
2022 Year-End Year-Round Tax Planning Guide
At SEK, we are dedicated to helping you maximize your income through a variety of tax-saving strategies. We are excited to share our 2022 Year-End Year-Round Tax Planning Guide, which includes:
Year-end tax planning ideas for individuals
Now that fall is officially here, it’s a good time to start taking steps that may lower your tax bill for this year and next.
Seller-paid points: Can homeowners deduct them?
In its latest report, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced that July 2022 existing home sales were down but prices were up nationwide, compared with last year.
Is your income high enough to owe two extra taxes?
High-income taxpayers face two special taxes — a 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) and a 0.9% additional Medicare tax on wage and self-employment income. Here’s an overview of the taxes and what they may mean for you. 3.8% NIIT
Home sweet home: Do you qualify for office deductions?
If you’re a business owner working from home or an entrepreneur with a home-based side gig, you may qualify for valuable home office deductions.
IRS issues guidance on transition rules for electric vehicle credits
The IRS has released guidance to assist taxpayers with navigating the transition from electric vehicle (EV) credits under prior law to the rules under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
Is your withholding adequate? Here’s how to check
When you filed your federal tax return this year, were you surprised to find you owed money? You might want to change your withholding so that this doesn’t happen again next year. You might even want to adjust your withholding if you got a big refund.