by Accent452023 | Oct 4, 2018 | Business, Tax Planning, Tax Reform
As a result of tax reform, most taxpayers will be paying less tax for 2018 than they did in 2017. But that may not translate into a larger refund. Your refund is the amount that your pre-payments (withheld income tax, estimated tax payments, and certain credits)...
by Accent452023 | Oct 2, 2018 | Business, Tax Planning
Tax law permits you to take a distribution from your IRA account, and as long as you return the distribution to your IRA within 60 days, there are no tax ramifications. However, many taxpayers overlook that you are only allowed to do that once in a 12-month period,...
by Accent452023 | Sep 25, 2018 | Business, Tax Planning
A taxpayer who is in the business of providing family day care in their home may deduct the ordinary and necessary expenses of their business. The two primary deductions include the business use of their home and the cost of providing meals and snacks to children in...
by Accent452023 | Sep 21, 2018 | Business, Reminders, Tax Planning
October 1 – Fiduciaries of Estates and Trusts File a 2017 calendar year return (Form 1041). This due date applies only if you were given an extension of 5 ½ months. If applicable, provide each beneficiary with a copy of K-1 (Form 1041) or a substitute Schedule...
by Accent452023 | Sep 21, 2018 | Reminders, Tax Planning
October 10 – Report Tips to Employer If you are an employee who works for tips and received more than $20 in tips during September, you are required to report them to your employer on IRS Form 4070 no later than October 10. Your employer is required to withhold...
by Accent452023 | Sep 18, 2018 | Business, Tax Central, Tax Planning, Video & InfoGraphics
Article Highlights: Business Owners Family and Home Records Disaster Scams Self-help Publications Government Assistance This year’s wildfires, record rains, flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and potential for earthquakes should all act as reminders that you should be...