Trump’s FY 2018 budget outlines tax reform proposals
Since taking office in January, President Trump has called for
comprehensive tax reform. The President’s recently released fiscal
year (FY) 2018 outlines some of his key tax reform principles. A...
Debate over health care and taxes moves to Senate
The future of the Affordable Care Act and its associated taxes has
moved to the Senate following passage of the American Health Care
Act (AHCA) in the House in April. Traditionally, legislation moves
...
Business meals and entertainment: how to maximize tax deductions
Many businesses consider the occasional wining and dining of
customers and clients just to stay in touch with them to be a
necessary cost of doing business. The same goes for taking business
associate...
How do I? Safeguard tax benefits against natural disasters
As “hurricane season” officially begins, the IRS has released a
number a tax tips, reminders and other advice to help taxpayers
weather the storm of natural disasters and similar emergenci...
FAQ: What are passive losses?
Individuals, trusts, estates, personal service corporations and
closely held C corporations may only deduct passive activities
losses from passive activity income. The rules do not apply to S
corporat...
June 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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