The Tax Increase Prevention Act extends the provision that allows certain IRA owners to make tax free distributions to charity. The extension applies for the 2014 tax year. This means if the law applies to you, the deadline to complete
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New IRS Publication for Health Care Law
The new IRS publication will help you learn about how the Affordable Care Act affects your taxes. IRS Publication 5187, Health Care Law: What’s New for Individuals and Families, is now available on IRS.gov/aca. While the health care law has several
IRS Webinar – Help for Charities
Register for the IRS webinar: Help for charities Thursday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. ET, 11 a.m. PT You’ll learn: Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purposes Key activities including o Private Benefit or Inurement activities o Lobbying or legislative activities o Filing requirements o Unrelated business
2015 Standard Mileage Rates
The optional standard mileage rates for employees, self-employed individuals, or other taxpayers are used in computing the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving expense purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2015, the standard mileage rates
Reduce Tax Bill by Making Early Mortgage Payment
Making your January 2015 mortgage payment in December 2014 can help increase your mortgage interest deduction which in turn can lower your taxable income. When your taxable income is lower then your total tax is lowered and can increase your
Required Minimum Distributions for 2014
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
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
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