Could Medicare Premiums Lower Your Taxes?
Health care is a top concern for many Americans, especially people who are age 65 and older. While these individuals qualify for basic Medicare insurance, they may need to pay additional premiums to get the level of coverage they desire. […]
Read More The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 New Audit Rules for Partnerships (LLC) Form
(Right Click to print) THE BIPARTISAN BUDGET ACT OF 2015 The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (“ACT”) made significant changes to the Internal Revenue Service’s (“IRS”) partnership audit rules effective for partnership or limited liability company (taxed as a […]
Read More The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 and New IRS Tax Audit Rules for Partnerships
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (Click title above for printable form) The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (“ACT”) made significant changes to the Internal Revenue Service’s (“IRS”) partnership audit rules effective for partnership or limited liability company (taxed as […]
Read More Important Tax Figures for 2019
The following table provides some important federal tax information for 2019, as compared with 2018. Many of the dollar amounts are unchanged and some changed only slightly due to inflation. Social Security/ Medicare 2019 2018 Social Security Tax Wage Base […]
Read More IRS provides QBI deduction guidance in the nick of time
When President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in December 2017, much was made of the dramatic cut in corporate tax rates. But the TCJA also includes a generous deduction for smaller businesses that operate […]
Read More 2018 Tax Payments Fall Short? You May Be Eligible for Penalty Relief
The IRS announced that it is waiving the estimated tax penalty for many taxpayers whose 2018 federal income tax withholding and estimated tax payments fell short of their total tax liability for the year. The IRS is generally waiving […]
Read More Guidance on 2019 Withholding Rules
The IRS has provided interim guidance for the 2019 calendar year on income tax withholding from wages and withholding from retirement and annuity distributions. In general, certain 2018 withholding rules provided in Notice 2018-14, I.R.B. 2018-7, 353, will remain in […]
Read More 2019 Standard Mileage Rates Released
The IRS released the optional standard mileage rates for 2019. Most taxpayers may use these rates to compute deductible costs of operating vehicles for: •business, •medical, and •charitable purposes. Some members of the military may also use these rates […]
Read More Federal Tax News
The IRS has launched an “IRSNews” account on Instagram. According to the agency, more than 70% of adults between ages 18 and 24 are active on the social media site. “The IRS plans to use Instagram to better serve this […]
Read More Coping with Construction-Related Tariffs
In the current politically charged environment, construction owners must continue to meet financial challenges, including tariffs on products frequently used in their industry. Notably, tariffs have been imposed on aluminum and steel, among other commodities. What’s more, the situation is […]
Read More Estate Tax Planning Tips for Married Couples
For married people with large estates, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) brings welcome relief from federal estate and gift taxes, as well as the generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax. Here’s what you need to know and how to take […]
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