You may qualify for the Advance Child Tax Credit payments that congress approved based on your 2019 or 2020 tax return data. The IRS has sent out letters to those that have been identified as possible recipients of these new
Category: Tax Credits
A Smarter College Housing Option
Are you or someone you know paying for college housing? Buying property, instead of renting, has some hidden advantages that can save some money. Does your child, grandchild, or someone else you know need a place to live while attending
Save Those Receipts!- These tips are money in your pocket
Too often during the course of an audit, the auditor throws out valid deductions. Not because they did not occur, but solely because you did not provide adequate documentation. When it comes to taking qualified deductions on your tax return,
Reminder: 2018 Tax Changes for Individuals
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) eliminated or modified numerous tax provisions starting in 2018. Here’s what individuals and families need to know as they get ready for tax season.
2018 Tax Highlights Video
Video includes key information about the TCJA tax reform changes that will affect you in the upcoming tax season. The highlights consist mostly of the individual tax changes. Start collecting your documents now, so you’re ready to file taxes and
2018 Year-End Tax Tips
Everyone wants to save money on their taxes, right? Well you’re not going to be able to do this unless you plan accordingly. To make the most of some tax deductions, you have to act before the year is over.
November 2018 Tax Newsletter
The New (and improved?) Form 1040 The new Form 1040 has been touted as a simple way for most people to file their income taxes on a page the size of a postcard. Is that really the case? Depending on
October 2018 Tax Newsletter
Disaster Relief Several recent laws affect disaster relief for taxpayers. What does that mean for you? The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) removes the deductions for casualty and thefts, except for losses from disasters covered by specific federal disaster declarations. On the other
State and Local Income Taxes (SALT) and Charitable Contributions
IR-2018-172 Treasury, IRS issue proposed regulations on charitable contributions and state and local tax credits WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations providing rules on the availability of charitable contribution deductions
2018 Taxes Affected by TCJA 2017 Tax Reform
Tax Reform 101 The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 officially starts affecting tax returns Jan 1, 2018, so your taxes next January will look a bit (or a lot) different. Let’s walk through some of the most significant