There are two special taxes that may have a significant effect on the tax bills of high-income folks: the 3.8% net investment income tax and a 0.9% additional Medicare tax on wage and self-employment income. Here are the basic rules. Continue Reading Is your income high enough to owe two extra taxes?

Many people started working from home during the pandemic and have continued working out of home offices. Some of them qualify for home office deductions, but unfortunately, not all of them do. Here are the rules. Continue Reading Home sweet home: Do you qualify for office deductions?

The Inflation Reduction Act is about to become law. Learn how its tax provisions might affect you. Continue Reading The Inflation Reduction Act includes wide-ranging tax provisions

Self-employed taxpayers generally must make quarterly estimated tax payments. But even if you’re not self-employed, you may have to make them to avoid a penalty if you don’t have enough federal tax withheld. Here are the rules. Continue Reading Estimated tax payments: Who owes them and when is the next one due?