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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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
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
Top Ten Facts for Selling Your Home
Do you know that if you sell your home and make a profit, the gain may not be taxable? That’s just one key tax rule that you should know. Here are ten facts to keep in mind if you sell
Medical and Dental Expense Deductions
If you plan to claim a deduction for your medical expenses, there are some new rules this year that may affect your tax return. Here are eight things you should know about the medical and dental expense deduction: AGI threshold
2013 Year End Tax Planning
Year-end tax planning could be especially productive this year because timely action could nail down a host of tax breaks won’t be around next year unless Congress acts to extend them. Businesses and individuals can potentially achieve significant tax savings
Tax Tips – Gambling Income and Losses
Six Tips on Gambling Income and Losses Whether you roll the dice, play cards or bet on the ponies, all your winnings are taxable. The IRS offers these six tax tips for the casual gambler. Gambling income includes winnings from
Tax Tips – Special Tax Benefits for Armed Forces Personnel
If you’re a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, the IRS wants you to know about the many tax benefits that may apply to you. Special tax rules apply to military members on active duty, including those serving in combat
Tax Tips for Taxpayers Who Travel for Charity Work
Do you plan to travel while doing charity work this summer? Some travel expenses may help lower your taxes if you itemize deductions when you file next year. Here are five tax tips the IRS wants you to know about
Employee Business Expenses
Employees often give a little extra in their jobs. If that giving is literal, you paid some work-related costs and weren’t reimbursed, so you may be able to turn your professional dedication into a tax break. Itemization required Many unreimbursed employee