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- New Rules Will Soon Require Employers to Annually Disclose Retirement Income to Employees
- Help Protect Your Personal Information by Filing Your 2019 Tax Return Early
- 4 New Law Changes That May Affect Your Retirement Plan
- New Law Helps Businesses Make Their Employees’ Retirement Secure
- Your Home Office Expenses May Be Tax Deductible
- New Law Provides a Variety of Tax Breaks to Businesses and Employers
- Do You Have a Side Gig? Make Sure You Understand Your Tax Obligations
- Adopting a Child? Bring Home Tax Savings with Your Bundle of Joy
- 2020 Q1 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers
- Holiday Parties and Gifts Can Help Show Your Appreciation and Provide Tax Breaks
- 3 Last-Minute Tips That May Help Trim Your Tax Bill
- Medical Expenses: What It Takes to Qualify for a Tax Deduction
- 2 Valuable Year-End Tax-Saving Tools for Your Business
- What is Your Taxpayer Filing Status?
- The Tax Implications if Your Business Engages in Environmental Cleanup
- Using Your 401(k) Plan to Save This Year and Next
- Small Businesses: Get Ready for Your 1099-MISC Reporting Requirements
- You May be ABLE to Save for a Disabled Family Member with a Tax-Advantaged Account
- Small Businesses: Stay Clear of a Severe Payroll Tax Penalty
- IRA Charitable Donations Are an Alternative to Taxable Required Distributions
- Thinking About Converting From a C Corporation to an S Corporation?
- Selling Securities by Year End? Avoid the Wash Sale Rule
- Accelerate Depreciation Deductions with a Cost Segregation Study
- Use a Coverdell ESA to Help Pay College, Elementary, and Secondary School Costs
- Setting up a Health Savings Account for Your Small Business
- Watch Out for Tax-Related Scams
- Understanding and Controlling the Unemployment Tax Costs of Your Business
- Take Advantage of the Gift Tax Exclusion Rules
- The Chances of an IRS Audit are Low, but Business Owners Should Be Prepared
- When Is Tax Due on Series EE Savings Bonds?
- How to Treat Your Business Website Costs for Tax Purposes
- Uncle Sam May Provide Relief from College Costs on Your Tax Return
- Getting a Divorce? There Are Tax Issues You Need to Understand
- 2019 Q4 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers
- The Key to Retirement Security Is Picking the Right Plan for Your Business
- Expenses That Teachers Can and Can’t Deduct on Their Tax Returns
- The next estimated tax deadline is Sept. 16: Do you have to make a payment?
- Taking Distributions From Your Traditional IRA
- Should You Elect S Corporation Status?
- What To Do If Your Business Receives a “No-Match” Letter
- “Innocent Spouses” May Get Relief From Tax Liability
- The Tax Implications of Being a Winner
- The IRS Is Targeting Business Transactions In Bitcoin and Other Virtual Currencies
- The “Kiddie Tax” Hurts Families More Than Ever
- Take a Closer Look at Home Office Deductions
- The “Nanny Tax” Must Be Paid for More Than Just Nannies
- Businesses Can Utilize the Same Information IRS Auditors Use to Examine Tax Returns
- Summer: A Good Time to Review Your Investments
- It’s a Good Time to Buy Business Equipment and Other Depreciable Property
- Volunteering for Charity: Do You Get a Tax Break?
- M&A Transactions: Avoid Surprises From the IRS
- You May Have to Pay Tax on Social Security Benefits
- Bartering: A Taxable Transaction Even if Your Business Exchanges No Cash
- If Your Kids Are Off to Day Camp, You May Be Eligible for a Tax Break
- Which Entity Is Most Suitable for Your New or Existing Business?
- 2019 Q3 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers
- Is An HSA Right For You?
- Donating Your Vehicle to Charity May Not Be a Taxwise Decision
- Hiring This Summer? You May Qualify for a Valuable Tax Credit
- Thinking About Moving to Another State in Retirement? Don’t Forget About Taxes
- Employers: Be Aware (or Beware) of a Harsh Payroll Tax Penalty
- The Chances of IRS Audit Are Down but You Should Still Be Prepared
- Tax-Smart Domestic Travel: Combining Business With Pleasure
- It’s a Good Time to Check Your Withholding and Make Changes, if Necessary
- Hire Your Children This Summer: Everyone Wins
- Selling Your Home? Consider These Tax Implications
- Consider a Roth 401(k) Plan and Make Sure Employees Use It
- What Type of Expenses Can’t Be Written Off by Your Business?
- Check on Your Refund — and Find Out Why the IRS Might Not Send It
- Plug In Tax Savings for Electric Vehicles
- Employee vs. Independent Contractor: How Should You Handle Worker Classification?
- Casualty Loss Deductions: You Can Claim One Only for a Federally Declared Disaster
- How Entrepreneurs Must Treat Expenses on Their Tax Returns
- 3 Questions You May Have After You File Your Return
- Deducting Business Meal Expenses Under Today’s Tax Rules
- Seniors: Medicare premiums Could Lower Your Tax Bill
- Divorcing Business Owners Need to Pay Attention to Tax Implications
- Understanding How Taxes Factor Into an M&A Transaction
- Make a Deductible IRA Contribution for 2018. It’s Not Too Late!
- Still Working After Age 70½? You May Not Have to Begin 401(k) Withdrawals
- 2019 Q2 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers
- Vehicle-Expense Deduction Ins and Outs for Individual Taxpayers
- Will Leasing Equipment or Buying It Be More Tax Efficient for Your Business?
- Careful Tax Planning Required for Incentive Stock Options
- Beware the Ides of March — If You Own a Pass-Through Entity
- The Home Office Deduction: Actual Expenses vs. the Simplified Method
- Some of Your Deductions May Be Smaller (or Nonexistent) When You File Your 2018 Tax Return
- 3 Big TCJA Changes Affecting 2018 Individual Tax Returns and Beyond
- When Are LLC Members Subject to Self-Employment Tax?
- Why You Shouldn’t Wait to File Your 2018 Income Tax Return
- Fundamental Tax Truths for C Corporations
- There’s Still Time to Get Substantiation for 2018 Donations
- Many Tax-Related Limits Affecting Businesses Increase for 2019
- What Will Your Marginal Income Tax Rate Be?
- 2 Major Tax Law Changes for Individuals in 2019
- A Review of Significant TCJA Provisions Impacting Individual Taxpayers
- A Refresher on Major Tax Law Changes for Small-Business Owners
- Act Soon to Save 2018 Taxes on Your Investments
- 6 Last-Minute Tax Moves for Your Business
- Year-End Tax and Financial To-Do List for Individuals
- 2019 Q1 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers
- When Holiday Gifts and Parties Are Deductible or Taxable
- Tax Reform Expands Availability of Cash Accounting
- Catch-Up Retirement Plan Contributions Can Be Particularly Advantageous Post-TCJA
- Buy Business Assets Before Year End to Reduce Your 2018 Tax Liability
- 529 Plans Offer Two Tax-Advantaged Education Funding Options
- Tax-Free Fringe Benefits Help Small Businesses and Their Employees
- Charitable IRA Rollovers May Be Especially Beneficial in 2018
- Tax Planning for Investments Gets More Complicated
- Businesses Aren’t Immune to Tax Identity Theft
- The Tax Deduction Ins and Outs of Donating Artwork to Charity
- Be Sure Your Employee Travel Expense Reimbursements Pass Muster with the IRS
- 2018 Q4 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers
- You Might Save Tax if Your Vacation Home Qualifies as a Rental Property
- How to Reduce the Tax Risk of Using Independent Contractors
- Keep it SIMPLE: A Tax-Advantaged Retirement Plan Solution for Small Businesses
- Back-to-School Time Means a Tax Break for Teachers
- Play Your Tax Cards Right with Gambling Wins and Losses
- Assessing the S Corp
- Keep an Eye Out for Extenders Legislation
- Choosing the Right Accounting Method for Tax Purposes
- The TCJA Prohibits Undoing 2018 Roth IRA Conversions, But 2017 Conversions Are Still Eligible
- Do You Still Need to Worry About the AMT?
- Do You Qualify for the Home Office Deduction?
- Why the “Kiddie Tax” Is More Dangerous Than Ever
- Business Deductions for Meal, Vehicle and Travel Expenses: Document, Document, Document
- What You Can Deduct When Volunteering
- How to Avoid Getting Hit With Payroll Tax Penalties
- Close-Up On the New QBI Deduction’s Wage Limit
- Home Green Home: Save Tax by Saving Energy
- 3 Traditional Midyear Tax Planning Strategies For Individuals That Hold Up Post-TCJA
- Does Your Business Have to Begin Collecting Sales Tax on All Out-Of-State Online Sales?
- Do You Know the ABCs of HSAs, FSAs and HRAs?
- Choosing the Best Business Entity Structure Post-TCJA
- Consider the Tax Advantages of Investing in Qualified Small Business Stock
- 2018 Q3 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers
- The Tax Impact of the TCJA on Estate Planning
- Factor in State and Local Taxes When Deciding Where to Live in Retirement
- What Businesses Need to Know About the Tax Treatment of Bitcoin and Other Virtual Currencies
- The TCJA Changes Some Rules for Deducting Pass-Through Business Losses
- Putting Your Child on Your Business’s Payroll for the Summer May Make More Tax Sense Than Ever
- Infographic: How to Set Up an Accountable Plan
- Be Aware of the Tax Consequences Before Selling Your Home
- Can You Deduct Business Travel When It’s Combined with a Vacation?
- Do You Need to Adjust Your Withholding?
- IRS Audit Techniques Guides Provide Clues to What May Come Up if Your Business Is Audited
- Get Started on 2018 Tax Planning Now!
- A Review of Significant TCJA Provisions Affecting Small Businesses
- Tax Record Retention Guidelines for Individuals
- Tax Document Retention Guidelines for Small Businesses
- TCJA Changes to Employee Benefits Tax Breaks: 4 Negatives and a Positive
- A Net Operating Loss on Your 2017 Tax Return Isn’t All Bad News
- Haven’t Filed Your 2017 Income Tax Return Yet? Beware of These Pitfalls
- Should You File Form SS-8 to Ask the IRS to Determine a Worker’s Status?
- You Still Save Time to Make 2017 IRA Contributions
- Can You Claim Your Elderly Parent as a Dependent on Your Tax Return?
- 2018 Q2 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers
- Defer Tax with a Section 1031 Exchange, but New Limits Apply This Year
- Home-Related Tax Breaks Are Valuable on 2017 Returns, Will Be Less for 2018
- Casualty Losses Can Provide a 2017 Deduction, But Rules Tighten for 2018
- Make Sure Repairs to Tangible Property Were Actually Repairs Before You Deduct the Cost
- Size of Charitable Deductions Depends on Many Factors
- Don’t forget: 2017 Tax Filing Deadline for Pass-Through Entities is March 15
- What’s Your Mileage Deduction?
- Sec. 179 Expensing Provides Small Businesses Tax Savings on 2017 Returns — and More Savings in the Future
- Tax Deduction for Moving Costs: 2017 vs. 2018
- Tax Credit for Hiring from Certain “Target Groups” Can Provide Substantial Tax Savings
- Families With College Students May Save Tax on Their 2017 Returns With One of These Breaks
- Small Business Owners: A SEP May Give You One Last 2017 Tax and Retirement Saving Opportunity
- TCJA Temporarily Lowers Medical Expense Deduction Threshold
- Claiming Bonus Depreciation on your 2017 Tax Return May Be Particularly Beneficial
- State and Local Sales Tax Deduction Remains, But Subject to a New Limit
- 2 Tax Credits Just for Small Businesses May Reduce Your 2017 and 2018 Tax Bills
- Can You Deduct Home Office Expenses?
- Your 2017 Tax Return May Be Your Last Chance to Take the “Manufacturers’ Deduction”
- Meals, Entertainment and Transportation May Cost Businesses More Under the TCJA
- Personal Exemptions and Standard Deductions and Tax Credits, Oh My!
- Don’t Be a Victim of Tax Identity Theft: File Your 2017 Return Early
- New Tax Law Gives Pass-Through Businesses a Valuable Deduction
- The TCJA Temporarily Expands Bonus Depreciation
- Most Individual Tax Rates Go Down Under the TCJA
- Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Key Provisions Affecting Individuals
- Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Key Provisions Affecting Businesses
- 401(k) Retirement Plan Contribution Limit Increases for 2018; Most Others Are Stagnant
- This Year’s Company Holiday Party Is Probably Tax Deductible – Next Year’s May Not Be
- Should You Buy a Business Vehicle Before Year End?
- Our Office Has Moved
- What You Need to Know About Year-End Charitable Giving in 2017
- 7 Last-Minute Tax-Saving Tips
- Even if Your Income is High, Your Family May Be Able to Benefit From the 0% Long-Term Capital Gains Rate
- Accrual-Basis Taxpayers: These Year-End Tips Could Save You Tax
- You May Need to Add RMDs to Your Year-End To-Do List
- Getting Around the $25 Deduction Limit for Business Gifts
- Reduce Your 2017 Tax Bill by Buying Business Assets
- Why You May Want to Accelerate Your Property Tax Payment Into 2017
- Could the AMT Boost Your 2017 Tax Bill?
- 2017 Might Be Your Last Chance to Hire Veterans and Claim a Tax Credit
- The Ins and Outs of Tax on “Income Investments”
- Retirement Savings Opportunity for the Self-Employed
- Which Tax-Advantaged Health Account Should Be Part of Your Benefits Package?
- “Bunching” Medical Expenses Will Be a Tax-Smart Strategy for Many in 2017
- Timing Strategies Could Become More Powerful in 2017, Depending on What Happens with Tax Reform
- Investors: Beware of the wash sale rule
- Why You Should Boost Your 401(k) Contribution Rate Between Now and Year End
- Should Your Business Use Per Diem Rates For Travel Reimbursement?
- Save More for College Through the Tax Advantages of a 529 Savings Plan
- Tax Planning Critical When Buying a Business
- Watch Out for Potential Tax Pitfalls of Donating Real Estate to Charity
- The ABCs of the Tax Deduction for Educator Expenses
- Larger Deduction Might Be Available to Businesses Providing Meals to Their Employees
- Yes, You Can Undo a Roth IRA Conversion
- How to Determine If You Need to Worry About Estate Taxes
- Put Your Audit in Reverse to Save Sales and Use Tax
- Will Congress Revive Expired Tax Breaks?
- Material Participation Key to Deducting LLC and LLP Losses
- A Refresher on the ACA’s Tax Penalty on Individuals Without Health Insurance
- 6 Ways to Control Your Unemployment Tax Costs
- 3 Midyear Tax Planning Strategies for Individuals
- ESOPs Offer Businesses Tax and Other Benefits
- Nonqualified Stock Options Demand Tax Planning Attention
- 3 Midyear Tax Planning Strategies for Business
- Own a Vacation Home? Adjusting Rental vs. Personal Use Might Save Taxes
- Keep Real Estate Separate From Your Business’s Corporate Assets to Save Tax
- All Fringe Benefits Aren’t Created Equal for Tax Purposes
- Summer Is a Good Time to Start Your 2017 Tax Planning and Organize Your Tax Records
- Claiming a Federal Tax Deduction for Moving Costs
- 3 Breaks for Business Charitable Donations You May Not Know About
- Pay Attention to the Details When Selling Investments
- Dot the “I’s” and Cross the “T’s” on Loans Between Your Business and Its Owners
- Coverdell ESAs: The Tax-Advantaged Way to Fund Elementary and Secondary School Costs
- Choosing the Best Way to Reimburse Employee Travel Expenses
- Consider the Tax Consequences Before Making an Employee a Partner
- Donating a Vehicle Might Not Provide the Tax Deduction You Expect
- A “Back Door” Roth IRA Can Benefit Higher-Income Taxpayers
- Business Owners: When It Comes to IRS Audits, Be Prepared
- Real Estate Investor vs. Professional: Why It Matters
- Want to Help Your Child (or Grandchild) Buy a Home? Don’t Wait!
- Operating Across State Lines Presents Tax Risks — or Possibly Rewards
- Choosing Between a Calendar Tax Year and a Fiscal Tax Year
- Now’s a Great Time to Purge Old Tax Records
- Do You Know the Tax Implications of Your C Corp.’s Buy-Sell Agreement?
- Individual Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for the Remainder of 2017
- Bartering May Be Cash-Free, But It’s Not Tax-Free
- What Are the Most Tax-Advantaged Ways to Reimburse Employees’ Education Expenses?
- A Refresher On Tax-Related ACA Provisions Affecting Businesses
- Saving Tax With Home-Related Deductions and Exclusions
- Victims of a Disaster, Fire or Theft May be Able to Claim a Casualty Loss Deduction
- Who Can — and Who Should — Take the American Opportunity Credit?
- Make Sure the IRS Won’t Consider Your Business To Be a “Hobby”
- The Section 1031 Exchange: Why It’s Such a Great Tax Planning Tool
- 2016 IRA Contributions — It’s Not Too Late!
- When an Elderly Parent Might Qualify as Your Dependent
- Filing Deadline Rapidly Approaching for Flow-Through Entities
- When It Comes to Charitable Deductions, All Donations Aren’t Created Equal
- Tangible Property Safe Harbors Help Maximize Deductions
- Can the WOTC Save Tax for Your Business?
- Deduct All of the Mileage You’re Entitled to — But Not More
- Do You Need to File a 2016 Gift Tax Return by April 18?
- SEPs: A Powerful Retroactive Tax Planning Tool
- What You Need to Know About the Tax Treatment of ISOs
- Take Small-Business Tax Credits Where Credits Are Due
- The “Manufacturers’ Deduction” Isn’t Just for Manufacturers
- 2016 Higher-Education Breaks Can Save Your Family Taxes
- The Investment Interest Expense Deduction: Less Beneficial Than You Might Think
- Why 2016 May Be an Especially Good Year to Take Bonus Depreciation
- Deduction for State and Local Sales Tax Benefits Some, but Not All, Taxpayers
- Can You Defer Taxes On Advance Payments?
- Help Prevent Tax Identity Theft by Filing Early
- New HRA Offers Small Employers an Attractive, Tax-Advantaged Health Care Option
- 2017 Q1 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers
- How Entity Type Affects Tax Planning for Owner-Employees
- Few Changes to Retirement Plan Contribution Limits for 2017
- Want to Save for Education? Make 2016 ESA Contributions by December 31
- Take Stock of Your Inventory Accounting Method’s Impact on Your Tax Bill
- Ensure Your Year-End Donations Will Be Deductible on Your 2016 Return
- Why Making Annual Exclusion Gifts Before Year End Can Still Be a Good Idea
- Workers Age 50 and Up: Boost Retirement Savings Before Year End with Catch-up Contributions
- Can You Pay Bonuses in 2017 But Deduct Them This Year?
- There’s Still Time to Benefit on Your 2016 Tax Bill by Buying Business Assets
- Year-End Tax Strategies for Accrual-Basis Taxpayers
- Accelerating Your Property Tax Deduction To Reduce Your 2016 Tax Bill
- A Quick Look At The President-Elect’s Tax Plan For Individuals
- A Quick Look At The President-Elect’s Tax Plan For Businesses
- There’s Still Time to Set Up a Retirement Plan for 2016
- It’s Time to “Harvest” Investment Losses
- The Tax-smart Way To Replace A Business Vehicle
- It’s Critical To Be Aware Of The Tax Rules Surrounding Your NQDC Plan
- Beware of Income-Based Limits on Itemized Deductions and Personal Exemptions
- Depreciation-Related Breaks Offer 2016 Tax Savings on Business Real Estate
- Tax Pros and Cons of Buying or Selling Businesses in Installments
- What the Self-employed Need To Know About Employment Taxes
- Are You Coordinating Your Income Tax Planning With Your Estate Plan?
- Are You Timing Business Income And Expenses To Your Tax Advantage?
- Help Retain Employees With Tax-free Fringe Benefits
- Tax-smart Options For Your Old Retirement Plan When You Change Jobs
- Prepaid Tuition Vs. College Savings: Which Type Of 529 Plan Is Better?
- Businesses Can Also Be Disrupted By Tax Identity Theft
- Time May Be Running Out (Again) For Tax-free Treatment Of Home Mortgage Debt Forgiveness
- Documentation Is The Key To Business Expense Deductions
- Tax Impact of Investor vs. Trader Status
- Looking For a Retirement Plan For Your Business? Here’s One SIMPLE Option
- Are Frequent Flyer Miles Ever Taxable?
- The IRS Can Reclassify S Corporation Distributions As Wages
- Now’s The Time To Start Thinking About “Bunching” Miscellaneous Itemized Deductions
- Using Independent Contractors? Protect Your Business With These Tips
- What You Need To Know About Estimated Tax Payments
- Combining Business and Vacation Travel: What Can You Deduct?
- 3 Strategies For Tax-smart Giving
- Accelerate Depreciation Deductions With A Cost Segregation Study
- Don’t Roll The Dice With Your Taxes If You Gamble This Year
- Should You Make A “Charitable IRA Rollover” In 2016?
- 3 Mutual Fund Tax Hazards To Watch Out For
- Will Your Business Have A Net Operating Loss? Make The Most Of It
- To Deduct Business Losses, You May Have To Prove “Material Participation”
- Still Time For Homeowners To Save With Green Tax Credits
- Lower Gas Costs = Lower Business Driving Tax Deductions
- Can You Claim A Home Office Deduction For Business Use?
- The “Kiddie Tax”: A Trap for the Unwary
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