At the beginning of the 2020 year, the IRS debuted a revised version of the W-4 form, with the intent of determining an employee’s federal tax withholding with greater accuracy. Tips for Completing the New Form All new employees, as well as existing employees who want to
Read more →Everyone loves getting a tax refund, right? Not us! We’ll explain why; but first let’s cover some basics about filing deadlines and refund timing. Preparing, Filing and Acceptance of Returns There are several steps your tax professional goes through with your return. Here is a very rough,
Read more →If you are one of the rising number of employees receiving some form of stock compensation through your job, you know how confusing it can be to understand how each type works and the varying tax considerations you need to be aware of. Here’s a quick description
Read more →What is the Augusta Rule? The Augusta Rule, known to the IRS as Section 280A, allows homeowners to rent out their home for up to 14 days per year without needing to report the rental income on their individual tax return. Originally created to protect residents of
Read more →In addition to the personal stress it can cause, failing to file your taxes for many years can lead to serious consequences, not only with the IRS, but with other agencies that require you to show tax returns. This could lead to repercussions such as not being
Read more →There are many tax scams out there with the purpose of stealing your identity, stealing your money, or filing fraudulent tax returns using your private information. Tax scammers work year-round, not just during tax season and target virtually everyone. Stay alert to the ways that criminals pose
Read more →The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018 changed both the type of mortgage interest that can be deducted as well as the amount of interest that can be deducted. Acquisition Debt vs. Equity Debt Acquisition Debt is incurred in acquiring, constructing, or substantially improving any qualified
Read more →After years of saving for retirement, it’s time to start using those savings—even if you don’t really need to. Once you reach 70 ½ years old, you must begin taking annual distributions from your qualified retirement plan. This is called a required minimum distribution (RMD.) If you
Read more →As 2020 rolls in right around the corner, you may be thinking of things like New Year’s resolutions and dreams you’ve had year after year. One big dream that a lot of people have is starting a business. Deciding to start your own business is a big
Read more →If you have a financial interest in or signature authority over a foreign financial account, including a bank account, brokerage account, mutual fund, trust, or other type of foreign financial account, exceeding certain thresholds, the Bank Secrecy Act may require you to report the account yearly to
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