The IRS announced today that the federal tax deadline has been extended to July 15. All filings and payments typically due on April 15 have been pushed back ninety days with no interest or penalties, including first quarter estimated payments. Taxpayers who expect refunds are encouraged to file their taxes promptly in order to receive their payments […]
With the holidays on the horizon, now is the time to plan in order to optimize your tax liability for 2019 and 2020. We encourage our clients to have a discussion with us and their tax accountant now to determine how best to address their current tax situation. While there are no drastic tax law […]
If you or your family members receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you will receive a 1.6% raise in your benefits in 2020. The Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA) will begin in January. Annual COLA adjustments take effect in January each year and are tied to any increase in the Consumer Price Index […]
New Year’s Eve is quickly approaching, but before you watch the ball drop and usher in 2019, make sure you’ve sent out those charitable donation checks. It has been almost a year since President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law. As many of us know, the new law significantly limits itemized […]
One of the most confusing aspects of the new tax law is the deductibility of business meals and entertainment expenses in 2018 and beyond. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA ) states that any expenses for entertainment, amusement, or recreation, such as golf outings and event tickets, are no longer deductible. There was confusion about […]
On December 22, 2017, the President signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law. The enactment marks the largest reform to the U.S. tax system since 1986. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has a wide-ranging impact on both individuals and businesses, as well as international tax law. Below is an outline of some of the […]
On Saturday, December 3, the Senate passed its version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The House passed its version of the bill on November 16. This bill, which contains significant alterations of the U.S. tax system, is the most drastic tax reform measure in more than 30 years and will affect virtually all taxpayers. A […]
