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New tax rules are creating confusion Because of new laws many home related tax rules have changed and now require you to prove how funds are used to qualify for a deduction. This is catching many taxpayers by surprise. So when your mortgage company reports tax-related information to you and the IRS using Form 1098, …
Filing an income tax return after the annual April deadline usually isn’t the end of the world, but there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it. Here are some common mistakes to avoid if you’re filing taxes late. 1. Doing nothing in April If you plan to file your tax return late, …
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The IRS on Wednesday provided a safe-harbor method to determine depreciation deductions for passenger automobiles that qualify for the 100% additional first-year depreciation deduction and that are subject to the depreciation limitations for passenger automobiles under Sec. 280F (Rev. Proc. 2019-13). The law known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), P.L. 115-97, permits …
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The IRS on Friday posted a draft of a form that affected taxpayers will submit with their 2019 tax returns showing how they computed their qualified business income (QBI) deduction under Sec. 199A. Taxpayers who have QBI, qualified real estate investment trust (REIT) dividends, or qualified income from a publicly traded partnership (PTP) will use …
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It's time to visit your books to make sure your business is adhering to newly implemented laws and regulations. The new year is a time for resolutions and fresh starts. It also represents the beginning of a new fiscal and tax year, meaning it’s time to visit your books to make sure you and any …
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Too many people downplay the threat of identity theft because it hasn’t been witnessed or experienced firsthand. This false sense of security can leave you exposed, especially during tax season. Here are some tips to keep your identity safe from scammers: Be naturally suspicious. Understand that there are people out there trying to get your …
For small business, filing taxes can be a big undertaking. Here are tips for staying ahead of deadlines with a proactive approach. As most of the country slogs through short days and cold snaps, it can be difficult to feel motivated enough to be proactive. And while the April 15 tax deadline still looms off …
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On Nov. 15, the IRS issued the 2019 annual inflation adjustments for many tax provisions as well as the 2019 tax rate tables for individuals and estates and trusts (Rev. Proc. 2018-57). These adjusted amounts will be used to prepare tax year 2019 returns in 2020. Many amounts are increasing for inflation in 2019. The …
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