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How Using a CPA to Do Your Taxes Pays Off With an abundance of free and affordable tax preparation tools out there, many taxpayers are asking themselves if it’s still worth it to hire a CPA to do their taxes. While it can seem like the antiquated way of doing things, trusting a CPA to …
Bigger tax refund, is it possible? Was your refund lower than you had expected for 2018? You’re not alone; in 2018, the withholding tables changed – giving you a little bit more money each paycheck rather than at the end of the year through your tax refund. IRS forms are arguably one of the most …
You’ve Filed Your 2018 Tax Return, Now What? By now, most of us have filed our 2018 returns. The 2018 tax season threw us a lot of curveballs and caused a lot of confusion. What have we learned from this most recent tax season? Smaller Refund Checks Most refund checks were less than expected this …
Wondering when your taxes are due? We all know individual tax returns are due April 15, but what about other tax paperwork? Below are the various deadlines for all tax-related documents. March 15, 2019 This is the deadline for 2018 corporate tax returns, and they must mail out the following: Form 1120 Form 1120-A Form …
Selling your product in another state? The rules are changing Historically, the onus of paying sales tax has been on the buyer. But now with ecommerce being so prevalent in today’s world, a lot of states weren’t getting their cut of the e-business being done virtually. So states are passing new laws shifting the burden …
H.R.1 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act FAQ Is small business income receiving benefits in this measure? Yep. Individuals in small pass-through businesses are going to be taxed at lower rates. You’ll get a write-off to equal 20% of the businesses’ income which is super cool. Of course, certain high earnings deductions will be capped at …
5-Min Tax Briefing If you’re 70 ½ or older and have a traditional IRA, you may want to consider making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) before the end of the year. A QCD allows you to give money directly from your IRA to a qualified charity without counting it as taxable income. For 2024, you …
Congress is enacting the biggest tax reform law in thirty years, one that will make fundamental changes in the way you, your family and your business calculate your federal income tax bill, and the amount of federal tax you will pay. Since most of the changes will go into effect next year, there’s still a …
We’ve mailed our 1040 checklist this week in order to help you assemble the necessary information to prepare your personal income tax returns for 2016. If you did not receive your copy or you need an additional copy, you can download it from our website here: 1040 checklist 2016
Background In an effort to combat fraud, The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015 was passed by Congress and signed by President Obama in December. The act revises the filing deadline for Form W-2 and certain types of Form 1099. The filing changes will begin in 2017. This bill was a very important step in the right direction on the …
