Running your own business—or even just working for yourself—can be empowering. You get to set your own schedule, call the shots, and build something that’s yours. But let’s be honest: it can also be overwhelming. Many self-employed folks—whether you’re a business owner, freelancer, gig worker, or anyone who’s paid as a “1099 employee”—end up juggling…

Did you know the IRS offers credits and rebates for improving the energy efficiency of your home? That means you could reduce the income tax you owe and maybe even qualify for a 50-100% rebate for energy-efficient improvements to your home. Residential Clean Energy Credit What expenses qualify? Expenses that may qualify include central air…

With taxes come tax scams, and it’s important to stay informed on what these scams look like so you can protect yourself. Two of the biggest tax scams from 2023 that continue to impact taxpayers are disaster tax relief and the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), a COVID pandemic-related tax credit. Disaster Tax Relief Tax relief is…

Many taxpayers rely on tax software or tax professionals to make sure we have the best result possible for tax filing. But you could be missing out on tax credits that could reduce your tax liability and increase your tax refund. In this article, we’ll cover some tax credits you may not have heard about…