January 18, 2014 / by Brett Hess / Tax
Your income taxes, and who will prepare them is a question we have to answer every year. The tax code is now 73,954 pages long, do you want to trust your return to a seasonal tax company, and a preparer who is primarily answering prompt to software driven questions, or do you want true […]
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Retiring soon? 4 tax issues you may face
June 14, 2021 / by Sherie Johnson / Newsletter, Small Business
If you’re getting ready to retire, you’ll soon experience changes in your lifestyle and income sources that may have numerous tax implications. Here’s a brief rundown of four tax and financial issues you may deal with when you retire: Taking required minimum distributions. This is the minimum amount you must withdraw from your retirement accounts. You […]
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Educate yourself about the revised tax benefits for higher education
January 12, 2021 / by Sherie Johnson / Deadlines, Newsletter, Small Business, Tax, Uncategorized
Attending college is one of the biggest investments that parents and students ever make. If you or your child (or grandchild) attends (or plans to attend) an institution of higher learning, you may be eligible for tax breaks to help foot the bill. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, which was enacted recently, made some changes to […]
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Can you qualify for a medical expense tax deduction?
December 17, 2020 / by Sherie Johnson / Small Business, Tax
You may be able to deduct some of your medical expenses, including prescription drugs, on your federal tax return. However, the rules make it hard for many people to qualify. But with proper planning, you may be able to time discretionary medical expenses to your advantage for tax purposes. Itemizers must meet a threshold For […]
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The easiest way to survive an IRS audit is to get ready in advance
October 7, 2020 / by Sherie Johnson / Deadlines, Small Business, Tax
IRS audit rates are historically low, according to the latest data, but that’s little consolation if your return is among those selected to be examined. But with proper preparation and planning, you should fare well. In fiscal year 2019, the IRS audited approximately 0.4% of individuals. Businesses, large corporations and high-income individuals are more likely […]
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Answers to questions you may have about Economic Impact Payments
April 21, 2020 / by Sherie Johnson / Deadlines, Newsletter, Small Business, Tax, Uncategorized
Millions of eligible Americans have already received their Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) via direct deposit or paper checks, according to the IRS. Others are still waiting. The payments are part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Here are some answers to questions you may have about EIPs. Who’s eligible to get […]
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Saving tax on restricted stock awards with the Sec. 83(b) election
June 14, 2018 / by bmc_admin / Small Business, Tax
Today many employees receive stock-based compensation from their employer as part of their compensation and benefits package. The tax consequences of such compensation can be complex — subject to ordinary-income, capital gains, employment and other taxes. But if you receive restricted stock awards, you might have a tax-saving opportunity in the form of the Section […]
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Beware Seasonal Tax Preparers
January 18, 2014 / by Brett Hess / Tax
Your income taxes, and who will prepare them is a question we have to answer every year. The tax code is now 73,954 pages long, do you want to trust your return to a seasonal tax company, and a preparer who is primarily answering prompt to software driven questions, or do you want true […]
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