The IRS requires the fiduciary of a domestic decedent’s estate, trust, or bankruptcy estate file Form 1041 to report: The income, deductions, gains, losses of the estate or trust. The income that is either accumulated or held for future distribution or distributed currently to the beneficiaries. Any income tax liability of the estate or trust. […]
Arizona State offers several income tax exclusions for income received that is not subject to state tax. The following are a few of the exclusions: Exclusion of $2,500 per receiving taxpayer for U.S. Government, Arizona State or local government pensions. Exclusion for active-duty military pay, pay received for active service as a reservist for a […]
Beginning in 2026, the tax rules for gambling losses are more restrictive. 👉 New Cap on Gambling Losses First, taxpayers may deduct only 90% of their yearly gambling losses. Second, those deductible losses cannot exceed total gambling winnings, maintaining a key restriction from prior law. For instance, if a taxpayer has $10,000 in losses and […]
If you’re in school, just started working, or learning a trade, the tax code can help to lower the cost of education and training. Here are a few relevant items to keep in mind: 👉 Education Credits Apply to More Than Just College The American Opportunity Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit aren’t just for traditional […]
If you have a Health Savings Account (HSA), or are considering getting one, there are some quiet but powerful upgrades put into place in the so-called “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” The main benefit of an HSA is that you can get a tax deduction for contributing to the account, and then you can let the […]