Benefits May 29, 2026
Don’t Forget About Tax on Social Security Benefits
Seniors can lower their PI via capital losses, annuities, growth stocks, life insurance, or IRA contributions.
March 30, 2015
Accountants Tell Congress That Tax Reform Must Come Soon
The nation's largest society of professional accountants is telling Congress that tax reform isn't just something to think about, it's something needed soon.
March 27, 2015
Charity Volunteers: Step Forward and Claim Your Tax Deductions!
Do you have clients who are dedicated to working on behalf of a charity? Although they may go out of their way to support their favorite cause, they may not be getting a tax deduction for the blood, sweat and tears they expend.
March 27, 2015
How to Make 2015 the Best Tax Season Yet
Accountants and CPAs are in the middle of the industry’s hottest season, and staying above the stress in a time of relative chaos can be a challenge to say the least. Long hours, looming deadlines and mountains of data can drive people to the edge ...
March 27, 2015
New Research Portfolio Covers Sweeping Changes to New York Corporate Income Tax Laws
The release of New York State Corporation Income Taxes After 2014 coincides with the 2015 effective date of the state’s comprehensive overhaul of its corporate income tax.
March 25, 2015
IRA Contributions Give Taxpayers a Valuable Tax Benefit – But Watch the Calendar
As you’re working through federal income tax returns of clients during the home stretch, you hold a veritable ace up your sleeve: the IRA contribution. For clients who qualify, a contribution made by the tax return due date – April 15, 2015 for ...
March 23, 2015
Want to Cut Your Taxes? There’s Still Time to Contribute to an IRA for 2014
Taxpayers still have time to decrease their 2014 taxes by contributing to an IRA. In most cases, doing so can help them qualify for a deduction or even a tax credit.
March 23, 2015
10 Special Tax Benefits for Members of the U.S. Armed Forces
Special tax rules apply to military members on active duty and in the reserves, particularly those serving in combat zones. These can help lower federal taxes and make it easier to file tax returns.
March 19, 2015
Good Records Are Critical When Claiming Tax Deductions for Charity
First, to claim a charitable contribution deduction, donors must get a written acknowledgement from the charity for all contributions of $250 or more. This includes gifts of both cash and property.
March 19, 2015
Need More Time on Your Taxes? IRS Offers Automatic 6 Month Extensions to Anyone
For taxpayers who haven’t yet filed their taxes, the IRS has this advice: don’t panic. Taxpayers who need more time to complete their tax return can request an automatic six-month extension.
March 18, 2015
Owe Taxes This Year? IRS Offers Multiple Ways to Pay
The IRS is reminding taxpayers that it’s easier than ever to pay their taxes electronically, and for those who can’t pay on time, quick and easy solutions are available.
March 18, 2015
Answering the Most Common Obamacare Tax Questions
To help taxpayers, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has provided a list of the most commonly-asked questions about the health insurance information reporting required by the Affordable Care Act on 2014 federal income tax returns.
March 18, 2015
AICPA Sends Tax Proposals to Congress and Senate
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has sent 34 legislative proposals to the top tax lawmakers in the U.S. Congress and Senate. The AICPA believes these proposals promote simplicity and fairness in the tax code, are generally noncontroversial and ...