by Leslie R. Murphy, EA | Oct 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick Answer: The most frequently overlooked retirement tax traps are taxable Social Security benefits, Medicare IRMAA surcharges, and forced Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) tax pileups. These hidden costs occur when mandatory RMDs and uncoordinated...
by Leslie R. Murphy, EA | Sep 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick Answer: To meet the October 15 deadline, pull missing tax records directly from your IRS Online Account and verify your identity using your prior-year AGI or IP PIN. Submitting your e-file before midnight locks in your official timestamp and stops...
by Leslie R. Murphy, EA | Sep 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick Answer: If you missed the IRS deadline, you can still secure retroactive approval and protect your business’s tax savings. Through IRS late-election relief, qualifying businesses can backdate their S corp status up to three years and 75 days....
by Leslie R. Murphy, EA | Sep 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick Answer: How much do independent contractors pay in taxes? Independent contractors typically pay between 25% and 35% of their net profit in total taxes, covering federal and state income brackets alongside the mandatory 15.3% self-employment tax. Because...
by Leslie R. Murphy, EA | Sep 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick Answer: The IRS classifies a down payment for a house as a non-taxable personal gift, which places all reporting obligations on the giver, exempting the homebuyer from paying income tax. Under federal tax law, transferring funds above annual threshold...
