Beware the Ides of March – If You Own a Pass-through Entity
Friends, Romans and countrymen, lend me your ears: All ye who must file a partnership or S corporation tax return, watch out for this tax deadline.
Some Deductions May Be Smaller When You File Your Tax Return!
Lower tax rates might help reduce your 2018 tax bill, but new limits on many deductions could offset the benefits of lower rates. For example, five itemized deductions have shrunk or disappeared.
3 Big TCJA Changes Affecting Your 2018 Individual Tax Return
There are three major changes that will impact many individual taxpayers, beginning when they file their 2018 income tax returns. And we’re not talking about tax rate cuts or reduced itemized deductions.
Why You Shouldn’t Wait to File Your 2018 Income Tax Return
In a tax identity theft scheme, a thief uses your personal information to file a fraudulent tax return early in the filing season and claim a bogus refund. Here’s how to protect yourself.
There’s Still Time To Get Substantiation For 2018 Donations
Don’t take the substantiation requirements for charitable donation deductions lightly. If you made a gift last year and haven’t received a written acknowledgment from the charity, read this before claiming a deduction on your 2018 income tax return.
What Will Your Marginal Income Tax Rate Be?
The TCJA made changes to some of the middle income tax brackets that may negatively affect unmarried taxpayers and positively affect married taxpayers. Find out the potential impact on your rate for 2018 and 2019.
Two Major Tax Law Changes for Individuals in 2019
Changes to the medical expense deduction and the tax treatment of alimony go into effect in 2019. Find out the details.
Tax Changes for Small-Business Owners
With the new year comes the need for small-business owners to begin thinking about filing their 2018 income tax returns. The TCJA could significantly alter your tax liability compared to previous years. So refresh yourself on its major provisions.
Saving for Retirement in 2019
How much you can contribute to your retirement plans each year depends in part on the annual limits. Sometimes these go up from one year to the next, and sometimes they don’t. Learn what’s changed and what hasn’t for 2019.
Save on your Investments before Year-End
While time, not timing, is generally the key to long-term investment success, taking timely action before year end can help save taxes on your investments. Here’s how.