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Alternative Minimum Tax — What’s It Like Today?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made many changes to the individual tax law, including the alternative minimum tax. One of the goals of the new tax law was to reduce the impact of the AMT or even to repeal it entirely. A modification was made — let's see what it could mean...
read moreGather All Your Papers for Taxes
Most of the papers you need to document the income, interest and withheld taxes you report arrive in your mailbox in January, with investment-related 1099s often coming in February. Get ready for their arrival by creating print and online folders. It's a good idea...
read moreImpact of the Wayfair Decision
Background On June 21, 2018, the Supreme Court issued an opinion on South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. The Court ruled in favor of South Dakota against Wayfair and other large online retailers and overruled the Quill ruling from 1992. The case involved economic nexus law...
read moreRevenue Recognition – Nonpublic Entities
United States accounting principles require the adoption of a new standard on revenue recognition for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2018. The new standard supersedes the former guidance and most industry specific guidance to remove inconsistencies,...
read moreNew IRS Guidance on State and Local Taxes
The IRS will be addressing the deductibility of state and local tax payments for federal income tax purposes. It's a reminder that federal law controls payments for federal income tax purposes no matter how state law wants to view things. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act...
read moreTax Reform Expands ABLE Accounts, Saver’s Credit
The tax reform laws passed at the end of 2017 added some benefits for people with disabilities, raising the amount of money they can put into their Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts. They may even be able to roll a limited amount of money from 529...
read moreCheck Your Withholding Now
The IRS is urging two-income families and folks who work multiple jobs to complete a paycheck checkup to verify that they're withholding the right amount of tax from their paychecks. You can check out the IRS Withholding Calculator to help navigate the complexities of...
read moreHow to Manage the Home Office Deduction
If you use part of your home for business, you may be able to deduct expenses for the business use of your home. The home office deduction is available for homeowners and renters, and applies to all types of homes. There are basically two methods for deducting the...
read moreMoving and Mileage: Roundup of TCJA Changes
The IRS has provided information to taxpayers and employers about changes related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the rules for these expenses: moving, vehicle and unreimbursed employee. But there's a bright spot: The agency offered information about higher...
read moreSupreme Court Ruling on Online Sales Tax Sows More Confusion
It has long been the rule that a state cannot collect sales tax from a vendor that is selling products in that state, unless that vendor has a physical presence, called a nexus. However, on June 21, in a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court swept away the nexus rule...
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