Travelers need to be aware that failing to pay a substantial tax bill can result in the federal government revoking their passport. This consequence has become more common in recent years as the IRS and Treasury Department are mandated by federal law to notify the State Department of any American with a “seriously delinquent tax
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In a recent massive data breach, National Public Data, a background check company, owned by Jerico Pictures Inc., disclosed that over 2.9 billion personal records were potentially exposed. The breach included sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, names, email addresses, phone numbers, and mailing addresses. While National Public Data reported 1.3 million breached records
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has hinted at potential interest rate cuts in the near future, marking a significant shift in monetary policy. This move could have wide-reaching implications for various aspects of the economy, prompting investors to consider their next steps. For those who are already well diversified, experts suggest that minimal changes may
As the year 2024 progresses, individuals have the opportunity to boost their 401(k) contributions and maximize their plan accounts. However, financial advisors caution that not everyone should necessarily max out their contributions. The current limit for 401(k) deferrals is set at $23,000 for 2024, a modest increase from the previous year. Workers aged 50 and
Remote work, once considered a temporary solution during the Covid-19 pandemic, has now become a permanent fixture in the U.S. labor market. This shift, as noted by economists, has been one of the most significant changes in the labor market over the past few decades. The concept of remote work encompasses full-time work-from-home positions as
Retirees often have various sources of income, including Social Security, pensions, retirement plans, and other investments. Managing taxes on these income sources is crucial to avoid IRS penalties. While quarterly estimated tax deadlines are important, there is a lesser-known strategy that can help retirees meet their tax obligations – using required minimum distributions (RMDs) to
When it comes to retirement planning, one aspect that often gets overlooked is the concept of required minimum distributions (RMDs). After funneling money into pretax retirement accounts, retirees will eventually face mandatory withdrawals known as RMDs. While these withdrawals can be a nuisance for retirees who do not necessarily need the money, they can also
With the economic agendas of former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris being front and center, the issue of taxes has come into sharp focus for the upcoming presidential election. As it stands, trillions in tax breaks implemented by Trump through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are set to expire after 2025,
The federal minimum wage has remained stagnant at $7.25 per hour for the past 15 years, greatly impacting the livelihood of workers across the country. Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has proposed raising the minimum wage, emphasizing the need to support working families in America. While several states have implemented higher minimum wage rates, there
Vice President Kamala Harris recently unveiled an economic plan that includes an expanded child tax credit worth up to $6,000 to provide tax relief for families with newborn children. This plan aims to build on the higher child tax credit that was enacted via the American Rescue Plan in 2021. Harris’s proposed tax break is