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April 9, 2015
IRS Splits Pub. 590 on IRAs: Here’s the Skinny on 590-A
Generally, your deduction for an IRA contribution is phased out if you are an active participant in an employer-sponsored retirement plan (or your spouse is an active participant, if married) and your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) exceeds an ...
April 8, 2015
Avalara Announces Top Partners for 2014
The Avalara partner awards spotlight the ability of top business partners to recognize the increasing market adoption of cloud compliance solutions, and make intelligent business decisions in marketing Avalara’s compliance solutions to their ...
April 6, 2015
In Washington State, Retail Marijuana Outlets Slow to Open
The state is willing to provide a license for any of the lottery winners who meet the state's requirements. It has done so for 131 stores in 28 counties, including at least one retailer in every jurisdiction with an applicant and no moratorium.
April 6, 2015
State Tax “Nexus” and Its Impact on Your Clients
All business owners want to operate a successful and growing business. Accomplishing this growth often requires entering new markets in different states. While these new states can offer exciting growth opportunities, they can also create various new ...
April 6, 2015
IRS Chief to Ted Cruz: Agency Won’t Simply Go Away
During the announcement of his candidacy for president last month, Cruz kicked off another controversy by advocating the elimination of the IRS. He said that the U.S. could impose a “simple flat tax that lets every American fill out his or her taxes ...
April 6, 2015
IRS Offers Tips for Last Minute Income Tax Filers
For these procrastinators, the rush is on. The IRS is offering reminders for these last-minute income tax filers.
April 3, 2015
New Law Allows 2014 Tax Deduction for 2015 Donations to NYC Slain Police Officer Fund
This new measure provides instant tax gratification to taxpayers in the aftermath of a tragic killing of two New York City cops. While sitting in a marked police car in Brooklyn, Liu and Ramos were shot to death at point blank range on December 201, 2014.
April 1, 2015
10 Things Tax Procrastinators Need to Know
Here are 10 important things the American Institute of CPAs recommends that taxpayers know about getting their federal tax return to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by the Wednesday, April 15 filing deadline and about filing for an extension.
April 1, 2015
Taxpayers May Be Able to Deduct a Relative’s Medical Expenses
Don’t forget to include medical expenses the client pays on behalf of a relative such as an elderly parent in a nursing home or a child who graduated from college last year. Little-known fact: It may be possible to add qualified expenses paid for a ...
March 31, 2015
AICPA Recommends Reforms to Business Income Taxes
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants has sent a letter to the Senate Finance Committee Tax Reform Working Group on Business Income Tax that makes suggestions about how to simplify business income tax.
March 30, 2015
How to Maximize Small Business Tax Deductions
According to the Q1 2015 Spark Business Barometer from Capital One, 55 percent of small business owners are very confident they are taking advantage of small business tax deductions, but what about the other 45 percent?
March 30, 2015
10 Things Accountants Wish Their Clients Understood
Tax season can be a scary time for many taxpayers, but it's mostly because of a lack of knowledge. It's a fear of the unknown: Will they owe taxes, will the IRS come after their business, etc.