More than 50 tax provisions, including the tax rate schedules and other tax changes are adjusted for inflation in 2017. Let’s take a look at the ones most likely to affect taxpayers like you. The tax rate of 39.6 percent
Everyone wants to save money on their taxes, and older Americans are no exception. If you’re age 50 or older, here are seven tax tips that could help you do just that. 1. Standard Deduction for Seniors. If you and/or your
Can you point your company in the direction of financial success, step on the gas, and then sit back and wait to arrive at your destination? Not quite. You can’t let your business run on autopilot and expect good results.
When preparing for your business taxes it is always important to stay on top of the current changes, here are a few. Standard Mileage Rates The rate for business miles driven is 53.5 cents per mile for 2017, down from
Individuals – Tax Credits Adoption Credit In 2017, a non-refundable (only those individuals with tax liability will benefit) credit of up to $13,570 is available for qualified adoption expenses for each eligible child. Earned Income Tax Credit For tax year
Welcome, 2017! As the New Year rolls around, it’s always a sure bet that there will be changes to current tax law and 2017 is no different. From health savings accounts to tax rate schedules and standard deductions, here’s a
According to the IRS, families that pay domestic workers and meet a certain income threshold are considered employers. This has become an issue in the past for public figures that run for office or are appointed to a high-level cabinet
The 2017 tax filing season will be a challenging one for businesses and their CPAs. On top of the new Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance requirements, the IRS has condensed its schedule and deadlines for filing W2s and certain types
Alternate Minimum Tax The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) exemption “patch,” which was made permanent by the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) of 2012, is indexed for inflation and it’s important not to overlook the effect of any year-end planning moves
Last May, the Department of Labor unveiled new overtime rules lowering the threshold for white collar employees to be eligible to receive time and a half for working over 40 hours in a week. These changes are set to take
