- Tax Consequences of Crowdfunding
- Raising money through Internet crowdfunding sites prompts questions about the taxability of the money raised. Several sites host money-raising projects for fees generally ranging from 5 to 9%, including GoFundMe, Kickstarter, and Indiegogo. Each site specifies its own charges, limitations, and withdrawal processes. The money raised may or may not be taxable depending on what the purpose of the fundraising campaign was.
- Video Tips: Check Out the Updates for Clean Vehicle Tax Credits
- The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 made several changes to the tax credits provided for qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles, including adding fuel cell vehicles to the tax credit.
- Are You an American Living Abroad? Here Are the Essential Tax Facts to Consider
- Additional Considerations About Living Abroad and Paying Taxes. Learn more.
- How Does Code Section 1244 Affect Stock Sales And How Can You Take Advantage Of It?
- Starting a small business can be a risky undertaking and Internal Revenue Code Section 1244 provides special tax treatment to the disposition of certain qualifying stock of small businesses. It essentially allows losses up to $50,000 ($100,000 for married taxpayers filing jointly) to be subject to the more favorable ordinary loss treatment, all deductible in the year of the loss rather than being treated as a capital loss limited to a per year loss of $3,000 ($1,500 for married taxpayers filing separate). In addition, 1244 stock losses are allowed for NOL purposes without being limited by non-business income.
- Considering a New or Pre-Owned Electric Vehicle? Read This First to See If You Will Benefit From a Tax Credit
- 2023 brings with it a whole new set of rules related to qualifying for the tax credit for purchasing a new or used electric vehicle. Among the changes that must be navigated are buyer income limitations, vehicle assembly and component limitations and even vehicle price caps.