Disaster relief, tax reform on Congress’ September agenda
As lawmakers return to work after their August recess, Hurricane
Harvey has increased expectations on Congress to quickly pass
disaster-relief tax breaks. September is also expected to bring
Congressi...
Don’t overlook child-related deductions and credits
Parents incur a variety of expenses associated with children. As a
general rule, personal expenditures are not deductible. However,
there are several deductions and credits that help defray some of
th...
Courts Loosen Up On Conservation Easement Rules
Two recent court cases indicate that, although use of a
conservation easement to gain a charitable deduction must continue
to be arranged with care, some flexibility in determining ultimate
deductibil...
How do I? Distinguish partnerships from other arrangements
A partnership is created when persons join together with the intent
to conduct unincorporated venture and share profits. Intent is
determined from facts and circumstances, including the division of
pr...
FAQ: What is “assignment of income” under the tax law?
Gross income is taxed to the individual who earns it or to owner of
property that generates the income. Under the so-called “assignment
of income doctrine,” a taxpayer may not avoid tax by...
September 2017 tax compliance calendar
As an individual or business, it is your responsibility to be aware
of and to meet your tax filing/reporting deadlines. This calendar
summarizes important federal tax reporting and filing data for
ind...
How do I? Make tax-free gifts for tuition
With the soaring cost of college tuition rising on a yearly basis,
tax-free tuition gifts to children and grandchildren can help them
afford such an expensive endeavor, as well as save the generous
ta...
A first look at 2017 inflation-adjusted tax amounts now available
An early glimpse at the income tax picture for 2017 is now
available. The new information includes estimated ranges for each
2017 tax bracket as well as projections for a growing number of
inflation-s...
Year-end tax planning is right around the corner
It’s not too early to get ready for year-end tax planning. In fact,
many strategies take time to set up in order to gain maximum
benefit. Here are some preliminary considerations that may help
y...
Liability for the "nanny" tax
Employers generally have to pay employment taxes on the wages they
pay to their employees. A fine point under this rule, however, is
missed by many who themselves have full time jobs and don’t t...
What the new 1099 reporting requirement will mean for businesses
Businesses of all sizes are preparing for a possible avalanche of
information reporting after 2011. To help pay for health care
reform, lawmakers tacked on expanded information reporting to the
Patie...
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