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5 Things That Affected the 2019 Tax Season

What’s Changed? The 2019 tax season is vastly different from the years prior. Below are five things that have affected the 2019 tax season the most. Government Shutdown The government shutdown for three weeks has slowed the IRS down. They …
Amazon Tax Bill Explained

Why the $0 Tax Bill? Amazon has historically been severely unprofitable, but has turned around in recent years and became consistently profitable, reporting nearly $11 billion in earnings last year. But despite the company’s growth, Amazon’s tax bill has decreased. …
Why Is My Refund So Small?

Why Your Tax Refund is Less Than Last Year’s Should you be upset about a smaller refund for this year’s tax season? On average, refunds are 9% lower this tax season. With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) passed …
Lotito Father & Son Roll Perfectos

Bowling 300 Games Bowling is great family fun, and there is nothing better than rolling a set with your parent or your child. The Lotito family, with a long history of bowling locally in many classic and traveling leagues, have …
When will I get my 2018 Tax Refund?

When will I get my tax refund? Economists will say that taxpayers should break even with the IRS at the end of the year, because they use your money interest free, but the stark reality is that it’s very difficult …
Important 2019 Tax Dates

Wondering when your taxes are due? We all know individual tax returns are due April 15, but what about other tax paperwork? Below are the various deadlines for all tax-related documents. February 15, 2019 This is the deadline for financial institutions …
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 …
What Receipts You Need to File Your Taxes

Tax Time Receipt Round-up Wondering what receipts you need to gather to do your taxes? Join Abacus and Jennifer as they discuss what receipts you should find and keep come 2018 tax time. (Ya we know, it’s never fun!) Subscribe …
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 …
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 …