Can You Deduct Home Office Expenses?
You might be able to deduct home office expenses for 2017 but not 2018. The difference may depend on whether you’re an employee or self-employed.
Personal Exemptions, Standard Deductions, & Tax Credits
It’s the total impact of the TCJA’s reduced tax rates and other changes that will determine whether your tax liability drops for 2018. Changes to the personal exemption, standard deduction and child credit are just the tip of the iceberg.
File Your 2017 Tax Return Early
At tax filing time, a large tax bill isn’t your only risk. So is tax identity theft. To protect yourself, be speedy.
TCJA & Bonus Depreciation
Bonus depreciation allows businesses to deduct more of an asset’s cost in the year the asset is placed in service. The new tax law’s enhanced bonus depreciation provision may save tax on your 2017 return.
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Key Provisions
For individual taxpayers, most Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions will apply only for 2018 through 2025. But they’ll generally have a big impact during that time.
401(k) Contribution Limit Increases for 2018
The contribution limits for a couple of types of tax-advantaged retirement plans have gone up for 2018. How much should you contribute?
Year-End Charitable Giving in 2017
The charitable donation deduction hasn’t been proposed for elimination or reduction under tax reform, but there still are reasons to maximize charitable giving this year. Just be sure to follow the rules.
How to Partner with Your Own Self-Directed IRA
By John “Jack” F. Kiley, CPA, CISP Partner / MidAtlantic IRA, LLC Partnering with your own Self-Directed IRA is just one strategy that I’ve seen more and more investors implement to try to help boost their retirement savings. Simply put, this strategy combines...
Does Converting to a Roth IRA Make Sense for You?
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How to Purchase Real Estate Using your MidAtltantic IRA Plan
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