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New 2019 Sales Tax Rules

Selling your product in another state? The rules are changing Historically, the onus of paying sales tax has been on the buyer. But now with ecommerce being so prevalent in today’s world, a lot of states weren’t getting their cut of the e-business being done virtually. So states are passing new laws shifting the burden …

H.R.1 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act Explained

H.R.1 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act FAQ Is small business income receiving benefits in this measure? Yep. Individuals in small pass-through businesses are going to be taxed at lower rates. You’ll get a write-off to equal 20% of the businesses’ income which is super cool. Of course, certain high earnings deductions will be capped at …

5-Min Tax Briefing

5-Min Tax Briefing March 06, 2018 PREVIEW ISSUE – No. 2018-05 Item for Thursday, March 1, 2018 IRS Releases Updated Form W-4 and Withholding Calculator: The IRS has released an updated version of Form W-4 (Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate) and its online withholding calculator. These tools allow taxpayers to check their 2018 tax withholding following …

2017 Tax Reform

Congress is enacting the biggest tax reform law in thirty years, one that will make fundamental changes in the way you, your family and your business calculate your federal income tax bill, and the amount of federal tax you will pay. Since most of the changes will go into effect next year, there’s still a …

1040 Checklists Have Been Mailed!

We’ve mailed our 1040 checklist this week in order to help you assemble the necessary information to prepare your personal income tax returns for 2016. If you did not receive your copy or you need an additional copy, you can download it from our website here: 1040 checklist 2016  

IRS to Change W-2 & 1099 Filing Deadlines in 2017

Background In an effort to combat fraud, The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015 was passed by Congress and signed by President Obama in December. The act revises the filing deadline for Form W-2 and certain types of Form 1099. The filing changes will begin in 2017. This bill was a very important step in the right direction on the …

Things to Consider Before Filing for Social Security Early

When do you plan on retiring? Are you thinking about filing for social security early? You’re not alone. The Social Security Administration estimated that 3.9 million people will turn age 62 in 2015 and another 4 million will turn 62 in 2016. What’s more, many of these people will be claiming their Social Security benefits …

7 Tips CPA’s Wish You Knew in 2015

It may be hard to believe, but it’s tax time again! We’re all rushed, we’re all busy… but this year, let’s take a little time to help our tax preparers out. They are, after all, human too! Nix the Shoebox Trick It might be convenient and really easy to throw all of your receipts in …

What Is a 1099-C and What If I Receive One?

Since life isn’t always simple, it follows that tax forms aren’t either. A complicated one to look at is the 1099-C, but that’s exactly what we’re doing in our current blog. What is it? What if I receive one? Let’s have a look, shall we?