As the 2018 tax season (2017 income tax returns) season draws to a close the IRS as is customary is reminding us that on November 17 2018 it will close e-filing down to prepare for the upcoming 2019 tax season to file 2018 tax returns. After that we must paper file until some point in […]
H.R. 1, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which both houses of Congress passed on Dec. 20 starting for 2018 capped the State and local taxes deduction (affectionately known as SALT) : for individuals to deduct up to $10,000 ($5,000 for married taxpayers filing separately). The big question is will 2018 State and […]
H.R. 1, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which both houses of Congress passed on Dec. 20 starting for 2018 capped the State and local taxes deduction (affectionately known as SALT) : for individuals to deduct up to $10,000 ($5,000 for married taxpayers filing separately). The big question is will 2018 State and […]
As the 2017 tax season (2016 income tax returns) season draws to a close the IRS as is customary is reminding us that on November 18 2017 it will close efiling down to prepare for the upcoming 2018 tax season to file 2017 tax returns. After that we must paper file until some point in […]
As the 2017 tax season (2016 income tax returns) season draws to a close the IRS reminds us of year-end tax planning tips we should consider including charitable contributions and IRA contributions, but others we should consider include selling loss capital positions to offset capital gains in 2017, paying deductible expenses early before December 31, […]
In a last ditch and final reminder the IRS reminds individual taxpayers that Monday October 16, 2017 (since October 15 falls on a Sunday) is the last date to file their 2016 income tax returns. Taxpayers who reside outside the U.S. may request by application to the IRS (by the extended October 16 due date) […]
In a compassionate move realizing the extent of the devastation from Hurricane Irma and Harvey before it to taxpayers in FEMA designated areas, as has become customary the IRS grants an extension from October 16, 2017 to January 31,2018 those taxpayers filing personal tax returns, in addition to business filings whose extension expire September 15, […]
In a compassionate move realizing the extent devastation from Hurricane Irma and Harvey before it to taxpayers in FEMA designated areas, the IRS has included in the definition of Hardship under IRC Sections 401(k) and 403(B) distributions to victims of hurricane Irma as followed hurricane Harvey on Aug 30, 2017 and Matthew last year. The […]
In a compassionate move realizing the extent devastation from Hurricane Irma to taxpayers in FEMA designated areas, FinCEN has extended the October 16, 2017 FBAR Form 114 deadline to January 31, 2018. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and parts of Florida now eligible, extension filers have until January 31, 2018 to file. The Financial Crimes Enforcement […]
Most taxpayers claim the standard deduction vs. itemized when they file their federal tax return. However, some filers may be able to lower their tax bill by itemizing. Find out which way saves the most money by figuring taxes both ways. The IRS Offers the Following Six Tips to Help Taxpayers Decide 1. Use IRS […]
