Why we put off filing our taxes and how to stop it.
The 2017 tax filing season has been officially underway for just more than a week. Lots of folks have already filed their returns. And, according to ecstatic posts on social media, some have received their refunds. Other taxpayers, however, are waiting to file. Form-ulaic delay: Why the delay. In a lot of cases, folks haven’t yet […]
Year End Tax Tips for Businesses
The National Society of Accountants is offering some year end tax tips for businesses. Consider several general strategies, such as use of traditional timing techniques for income and deductions and the role of the tax extenders, as well as strategies targeted to your particular business. As in past years, planning is uncertain because of the […]
Top Ten Year End Tax Planning Tips
The end of the year is a good time to evaluate your tax obligations so there are no surprises come filing time. Check out these top ten year end tax planning tips for what to keep in mind as you review your finances. Check on Congress The most important thing you can do this year […]
Top Four Year-End IRA Reminders
Individual Retirement Accounts are an important way to save for retirement. If you have an IRA or may open one soon, there are some key year-end rules that you should know. Here are the top four reminders on IRAs: 1. Know the limits. You can contribute up to a maximum of $5,500 ($6,500 if you are […]
Expiring Tax Breaks – What It Means
Tax extenders, temporary tax provisions that are reinstated by Congress on a regular basis, have been a recurring part of the tax arena for years. Most of the current group up for debate have expired at the end of 2013, and their eventual extension will be retroactive, but not all will be extended. Here’s what […]
Still Time to Act to Avoid 2014 Tax Surprises
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 expect. Here are some actions you can take to bring the taxes you pay in […]
Tax Planning Advice for Grandparents
Grandparents Day was this past Sunday, September 7th. In honor of National Grandparents Day, we’re sharing a piece from Accounting Today with tax advice for grandparents, written by Michael Cohn, below: Fred Slater, CPA and Ellen Minkow, CPA, a pair of tax and financial advisors at MS 1040 LLC in New York City, have two […]
