If you have not already done so, now is the time to review your tax situation and make an estimated quarterly tax payment using Form 1040-ES. The second quarter due date is now here. Due date: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 You are required to withhold at least...
Your charitable contribution deductions are still a great tax savings tool, but they now require more planning. Now is a great time to look at this area as part of your tax planning exercise. Background Typically, cash and non-cash charitable donations can be deducted on an itemized...
Most income you receive is taxable income that is reported to the federal and state tax authorities. However, renting out your home or vacation property on a short-term basis can be done tax-free if you follow the rules. The rule: If you receive rental income for less...
Now is the time to take action on reducing next year's tax bill. One area to help reduce your tax obligation is leveraging your kids to the fullest by understanding the kiddie tax rules. Background The term kiddie tax was introduced by the Tax Reform Act of...
Friday, October 15 marks the extension deadline for filing your 2020 Form 1040 Tax return. Given all the recent tax legislation, numerous stimulus checks and COVID-related tax changes, there are more open tax return filings than ever! If you have not filed a tax return and...
If you use an installment sale to help sell property, you can benefit from tax deferral and possibly lower your overall tax bill. But you need to watch out for certain tax traps if you do. Installment sale defined Generally, you create an installment sale when you...
As we enter mid-year, it's a good time to check your tax withholdings to ensure you haven't been paying too much or too little. This is especially true if your income was impacted by the pandemic or you have a change to your marital status,...
For years you have put away money from your pay into your employer provided 401(k) retirement savings account. Your employer may have even matched 50% of your contribution. Now you want to take some of this money out in the form of a loan to...
This often overlooked bookkeeping and payroll tax requirement can cause a tangle of tax problems if not handled correctly. Could you be impacted? This is what you need to know. Nanny tax explained In an effort to capture income from household employees, the tax code requires you...
The tax filing due date often brings a sigh of relief to most taxpayers. Unfortunately, every tax day also closes the window on the ability to claim a refund. According to the IRS, in 2017 up to 1.4 million individuals representing $1.35 billion in unclaimed...
