Education Savings & Taxes: 529s and Credits.

Essentials – 529 plan: Tax-deferred growth; tax-free withdrawals for qualified education; beneficiary can be changed within family; limited K-12 tuition allowed. – Credits: AOTC: Up to $2,500 per eligible student; income limits; partially refundable....

The IRS Is Watching “Cash-Only” Businesses

What attracts scrutiny? Cash-heavy businesses (restaurants, salons, contractors, convenience stores) show higher underreporting risk. Examiners reconcile POS → bank deposits → books → tax return and flag gaps. Typical red flags Large cash deposits without matching...