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Can Summer Camp Expenses Qualify for a Tax Deduction?

Summer camps aren’t just for fun—they may offer tax savings. Learn how certain expenses can qualify for the Child and Dependent Care Credit and what rules apply.

Medicare Premium Planning: How MAGI Impacts Your Clients’ Costs

As your tax clients approach age 65, their income history can impact Medicare premiums. Learn how proactive planning and understanding IRMAA can help minimize future surcharges and manage healthcare costs.

Summer Jobs and Taxes: Helping Teens Navigate IRS Rules

Discover what teens and their families need to know about summer jobs and taxes. This guide explains IRS rules for teen workers, including income thresholds, tax withholding, filing requirements, and tips to avoid surprises at tax time.

How to Reduce or Avoid Estimated Tax Penalties

Learn how to calculate, reduce, or avoid IRS estimated tax penalties using Form 2210. This article explains the regular and annualized income installment methods and highlights key exceptions and abatement opportunities.

What’s Up with Self-Employment Tax, NIIT, and the Additional §1401 Tax?

There has been a greater focus on self-employment tax in recent years than in past years. There is ongoing litigation on what limited partner means under Section 1402(a)(13), added in 1977. This special rule provides that net earnings from self-employment do not include the distributive share of any item of income or loss of a limited partner, except for guaranteed payments for services rendered to or on behalf of the partnership.

IRS Administration in 2025: Key Developments from the First Four Months

In the first few months of 2025, there have been widespread resignations and layoffs in at the IRS amid an active 2025 filing season. In this article, we’ll cover notable changes in the agency and their potential impact on tax practitioners.