Are you a retiree who is 70 1/2 years old and have a traditional Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) or work retirement account 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b). Remember to take your required minimum distribution (RMD) by December 31, 2014. Special Rule
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Year-End Gifts to Charity
The Internal Revenue Service reminds individuals and businesses making year-end gifts to charity that several important tax law provisions have taken effect in recent years. Some of the changes taxpayers should keep in mind include: Rules for Charitable Contributions of
Affordable Care Act Video by IRS Commissioner
Affordable Care Act: IRS Commissioner Explains What to Expect at Tax Time IRS Commissioner John Koskinen explains in this YouTube video how the Affordable Care Act will affect you this upcoming tax season. Watch this and other IRS videos on the
2014 Year End Tax Planning
Year-end Tax Planning Tips from the National Society of Accountants Current individual income tax rates of 10, 15, 25, 28, 33, 35 and 39.6 percent will be in place for 2015, as will current tax treatment of capital gains and
Apply for 2015 Health Coverage
The Healthcare.gov Marketplace open enrollment for 2015 starts November 15, 2014. Get ready to apply for affordable care act (ACA) insurance now: Check your state for plans and prices Apply and Enroll for health coverage – Starts Nov. 15, 2014
2015 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits
The Internal Revenue Service announced cost‑of‑living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2015. Many of the pension plan limitations will change for 2015 because the increase in the cost-of-living index met the
Avoid Surprises at Tax-Time
Even though only a few months remain in 2014, you still have time to act so you aren’t surprised at tax-time next year. You should take steps now to avoid owing more taxes or getting a larger refund than you
Tax Filing Reminder – October 15, 2014
October 15, 2014 is the last day to efile a 2013 Federal Income Tax Return. If you requested a Federal tax-filing extension, you will need to submit your return to the IRS by Wednesday, October 15th. More Information at tacct.net
Individual Shared Responsibility Payment
Beginning in 2014, the individual shared responsibility provision of the Affordable Care Act requires each individual to: Maintain a minimum level of health care coverage – known as minimum essential coverage, or Qualify for an exemption, or Make an individual shared responsibility payment when filing
Moved? Notify the Insurance Marketplace
Moving Can Affect Your Premium Tax Credit If you moved recently, you’ve probably notified the U.S. Postal Service, utility companies, financial institutions and employers of your new address. If you get health insurance coverage through a Health Insurance Marketplace, the