Refund Data The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), passed in December 2017, enacted a number of broad changes: It introduced new tax brackets, included an expanded child care credit and changed the way itemized deductions are factored in, etc. As
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Good News for Taxpayers Who Under-Withheld
The Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers to check their income tax withholding for almost all of 2018 due to how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) affected tax brackets. Despite these warnings, it started to look like many taxpayers
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
Third Quarter Estimated Tax Payment Due September 17
Why Pay Estimated Tax To avoid interest and penalties, you must make sufficient federal and state income tax payments long before your April filing deadline through withholding, estimated tax payments, or a combination of the two. The third 2018 estimated
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
July 2018 Tax Newsletter
Mid-Year Tax Checkup It’s hard to believe that we are halfway through the year already. July is a good time to make sure that you are making the best choices for your tax health. Here are some tips to help
IRS Encourages Taxpayers to Get a PayCheck Checkup
Following major tax reform in December 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking employers to remind workers that a “paycheck checkup” might be necessary to make sure they have the right amount of tax taken out of their paychecks.
Updated 2018 IRS Withholding Calculator for W-4
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has finally released an updated Withholding Calculator which reflects changes under the new tax law. You can find the new withholding calculator on the IRS website. “The tool will help taxpayers determine whether they should update
The IRS has Released the 2018 Income Tax Withholding Tables
The IRS has updated the income-tax withholding tables for 2018 to reflect changes made by the new tax law such as the increase of the standard deduction, repeal of personal exemptions and changes in tax rates and brackets.
3rd Quarter Estimated Tax Payment
Your quarterly estimated tax payment is due soon. Third Quarter 2017 taxes due by September 15, 2017. Estimated tax is used to pay income tax and self-employment tax, as well as other taxes and amounts reported on your tax return. If