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Can You Deduct IVF and Surrogacy Expenses? What Taxpayers Need to Know

IRS Ruling Clarifies Medical Expense Deductions for Fertility Treatments and Surrogacy IRS Allows Medical Deduction for IVF, Not for Surrogacy Costs: The IRS has permitted a medical expense deduction for certain costs tied to a married couple’s in vitro fertilization (IVF), such as medical screenings, fertility medications and treatments, and the retrieval of eggs and …

Should You Start an LLC for a Video Game Streaming Side Hustle?

Are You Just Grinding for XP? So you’re thinking about becoming the next Twitch star, huh? That’s awesome. You’ve got the skills, the charisma, maybe even a decent mic that doesn’t sound like you’re whispering into a tin can from 1997. And now you’re wondering… is it worth forming an LLC for your streaming efforts? …

What is the Capital Gains Tax on Crypto?

Cryptocurrency is part of many investors’ portfolios, but it also comes with tax implications that are often misunderstood or overlooked. If you’ve bought, sold, traded, or even used crypto to buy something, you could be subject to capital gains tax. Let’s review what that means and how it will affect your next tax return. What …