One highlight of the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA; HR 5376) is modifications to what are commonly referred to as “EV credits.” Specifically, Section 30D of the Act is where the most important modifications are, and where the present tax credit for...
If you pay attention to the financial news, you’ve likely heard that we may — or may not — be in the midst of a recession. While experts argue over whether or not two consecutive periods of falling gross domestic period necessarily confirm an overall...
The word “audit” tends to strike fear in the hearts of American taxpayers, but the truth is that not every audit is a result of a problem, or that the Internal Revenue Service suspects you of wrongdoing. There are several reasons why the IRS might...
If you sold your home this year or are thinking about selling it, there are many tax-related issues that could apply to that sale. To help you prepare for reporting the sale you may have already made or make you aware of what issues you...
Taxpayers often question how long records must be kept and the amount of time IRS has to audit a return after it is filed. It all depends on the circumstances! In many cases, the federal statute of limitations can be used to help you determine how...
Thanks to the Great Resignation trend over the past year, there is a high availability of jobs. Therefore, now is a good time for retirees who would like to go back to work to ease into the job market. However, if you’ve already begun drawing...
As we all try to stay cool for the summer, here are some of the exciting things happening at Blackman & Sloop! Promotions and New Hires: We’re proud to announce that Rob Lewis became a partner in the firm on July 1st! Stephanie Kieffer joined us as a...
Cash flow awareness is vital in the day-to-day activities of a business. Keeping track of the inflows and outflows helps a company make better plans and decisions, such as choosing the right time to expand. Cash flow knowledge reveals where a business is spending money...
Today, businesses have to grapple with vast amounts of data from different sources, including emails, mailing lists, customer orders, system logs, mobile apps, social media networks, etc. This data is crucial to businesses in various ways. When analyzed, a business can identify operational issues, personalize...
Oftentimes, the first house a person buys is an affordable condominium, townhouse, or older single-family dwelling also referred to as a "starter home." It might be small and lack features they dream about such as new appliances in the kitchen or dual sinks in the...
