Income Tax

 5 Financial Resolutions for 2015

January 7, 2015 

5 Financial Resolutions for 2015

The New Year isn’t just a time for revelry, it’s also a landmark for new beginnings. Folks around the world make promises to themselves and loved ones about how they plan to change their lives for the better. That’s why the gym always seems so crowded in January, while the job market gets flooded with...…

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January 6, 2015 

How to Take Advantage of Employment Tax Credits

As you’re probably well aware of by now, Congress passed a “tax extenders” bill late in 2014 preserving dozen of expired tax provisions. Among other tax breaks, the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 (TIPA) authorizes employers to claim tax credits ...

 Tax Outlook for 2015 is Not So Clear

January 6, 2015 

Tax Outlook for 2015 is Not So Clear

What’s the projected tax forecast for 2015? Currently, it appears to be cloudy with a chance of tax reform. But keep in mind that the climate for significant tax change is usually unpredictable.

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January 5, 2015 

6 Common Income Tax Myths

While millions of American taxpayers wait for their W-2, 1099 and other important tax documents to arrive in the mail, their thoughts turn to the often-dreaded prospect of filing their 2014 tax returns.

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December 26, 2014 

The Tax Benefits of Buying a New Car Before the End of the Year

Under the new tax law signed by the president on December 19, taxpayers can claim an optional tax deduction on their personal 2014 returns for state sales tax paid this year. And the sales tax you pay on a vehicle – usually, a significant amount – may ...

 Last Chance for Tax Exempt IRA-to-Charity Transfers

December 26, 2014 

Last Chance for Tax Exempt IRA-to-Charity Transfers

The time for clients to take required minimum distributions from their IRAs is rapidly dwindling. They have until December 31, 2014 to arrange for an RMD for the 2014 tax year. Otherwise, they could be slapped with a stiff tax penalty.