Taxes July 8, 2026
The 1099 Rules Are Changing, But the Compliance Problem Remains
The coming threshold increase should not lessen the focus on 1099 compliance. It presents an opportunity for firms to elevate the conversation.
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 ...
March 17, 2015
How to Find All the Legit Deductions for Clients on Form HUD-1
The sheer volume of paperwork generated during a sale of a principal residence can be intimating. Much of the vital information is summarized on Form HUD-1, but the resulting tax consequences may still leave both buyers and sellers scratching their ...
March 17, 2015
IRS Partnership Continues Free File Program for 5 Years
The Internal Revenue Service and Free File Inc., also known as the Free File Alliance,have made a five year agreement to provide free, federal tax preparation software products for 70 percent of all taxpayers.
March 16, 2015
App Helps 1099 Contractors Better Track Business Expenses
Sloppy record keeping is costing many of the smallest small businesses and individuals a lot of money when it comes to their taxes. How much? It's in the billions.