Tax professionals are big targets of skilled cybercriminals scamming to get access to sensitive client information. Sometimes, no matter how careful and prepared a tax pro is, their systems can be hacked. If a tax pro or their office is the victim of data or information theft, they must deal [...]
Seven in 10 Americans (72%) treat their health as an "investment," an asset that will gain value over time. The survey by Paceline of 2,000 U.S. adults also found the average person would spend $827 more on fitness apparel and equipment this year if they knew they would be in the [...]
When working with the IRS, taxpayers have a right to represent themselves. They can also choose a third-party agent to represent them, like a tax professional or family member. Taxpayers should be sure that their representative is authorized to practice before the IRS. Taxpayers who want to have a third party [...]
As the summer vacation season comes to a close, a large share of workers say they aren't taking vacation time, often due to the high costs. In fact, 42 percent of U.S. workers report that they have not taken a vacation during the last 12 months. Nearly half of workers [...]
Taxpayers who have not yet filed their 2021 tax return, should electronically file a complete and accurate return when they are ready, rather than wait until the last minute. For those who want to prepare their tax return themselves, IRS 'Free File' remains available through the extension deadline, Oct. 17, 2022, according to [...]
With the autumn season approaching, travel a new report said US tourists are spending 35% more than last fall. The report conducted by Squaremouth experts attribute the higher price tag to inflation. Earlier this year, over half of Squaremouth customers said they were spending more on travel due to the [...]
Businesses hanging up their 'Help Wanted' signs should check out the work opportunity tax credit. This credit encourages employers to hire workers certified as members of any of the 10 targeted groups facing barriers to employment. The credit has been extended through the end of 2025. The 10 targeted groups [...]
Need to get Fido to your next destination but don't want to put him in cargo on an airplane? Happy Tails Travel offers pet parents peace of mind when it comes time to move, adopt, rescue, or rehome a pet. People move, adopt, or find new homes for a variety [...]
It can be a challenge to stay ahead of identity thieves. These criminals are tech and tax savvy, and they like to target tax pros. They can either trick or hack their way into tax professionals' computer systems to access client data. Even when tax pros think they have client data stored [...]
Good news for those consumers who have been delaying purchasing a vehicle in 2022 could start to find some relief in the used car market this Labor Day weekend, according to an industry expert. Across more than 200 3-year-old vehicle models1, Edmunds data shows that 92.8% experienced a price drop [...]
