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In its 2018 decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld South Dakota’s “economic nexus” statute, expanding the power of states to collect sales tax from remote sellers. Today, nearly every state with a sales tax has…
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The IRS announced it is opening the 2019 individual income tax return filing season on January 27. Even if you typically don’t file until much closer to the April 15 deadline (or you file for an extension), consider filing as…
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If you’re starting to fret about your 2019 tax bill, there’s good news — you may still have time to reduce your liability. Three strategies are available that may help you cut your taxes before year-end, including: 1. Accelerate deductions/defer…
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At this time of year, many business owners ask if there’s anything they can do to save tax for the year. Under current tax law, there are two valuable depreciation-related tax breaks that may help your business reduce its 2019…
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Partnership tax basis and a taxpayer’s ability to use passed-through deductions has always been a hot issue for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). However, enforcement has been difficult, due to the multiple basis methods that are reported on partners’ Schedule…
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The first tax-filing season under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was a time of uncertainty for many businesses as they struggled with the implications of the law’s sweeping changes for their bottom lines. With the next filing season…
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Winter is around the corner and that means it’s time to turn your attention to year-end tax planning. While several clear strategies and tactics emerged during the first tax filing season under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), 2019…
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Illinois sales tax law has changed and now expands the manufacturing machinery and equipment exemption to include production-related, tangible personal property purchased on or after July 1, 2019. Consequently, this sales tax law change will have a large impact on…
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For tax years beginning in 2018 and beyond, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a flat 21% federal income tax rate for C corporations. Under prior law, C corporations were taxed at rates as high as 35%. Meanwhile,…
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Due to the massive changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the 2019 filing season resulted in surprises. Some filers who have gotten a refund in past years wound up owing money. The IRS reports that the number…
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As tax season hits full swing, the IRS is warning filers and professionals about familiar phishing scams and some new ones, particularly in the wake of major data breaches in the past year. The warning comes this week as part…
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While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) reduces most income tax rates and expands some tax breaks, it limits or eliminates several itemized deductions that have been valuable to many individual taxpayers. Here are five deductions you may see…
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Tax filing deadlines are still in effect Despite the government shutdown, the fourth (and final) estimated quarterly tax payment for 2018 is due January 15th. The IRS has announced that it will begin accepting paper and electronic tax returns for…
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Below is a list of tax filing dates and important deadlines for 2019. The filing dates listed are relevant to your personal and business’s federal tax return. If you plan to file for an extension of state taxes, you’ll need…
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The passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in late 2017 brought significant changes to the tax landscape. As the first tax season under the law looms on the horizon, new year-end tax planning strategies are emerging. Meanwhile,…
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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created more than 100 new tax provisions — a staggering thought as you begin to prepare for the next filing season. The good news is that these and some of the surviving provisions…
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If you received a large refund after filing your 2017 income tax return, you’re probably enjoying the influx of cash. But a large refund isn’t all positive. It also means you were essentially giving the government an interest-free loan. That’s…
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Now is a good time for businesses and their owners to review some of the provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that may significantly impact their taxes for 2018 and beyond. Generally, the changes apply to tax…
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At this time of year you may think you can relax about the threat of tax related identity theft. Unfortunately, though, criminals who commit tax-related identity theft don’t work seasonally — they’re constantly devising and unleashing new schemes. And even…
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To help you make sure you don’t miss any important 2018 deadlines, we’ve provided this summary of when various tax-related forms, payments and other actions are due. Be aware that some deadlines have been moved up or pushed back compared…
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