Time for post-filing season checkup
Your 2011 tax return has been filed, or you have properly filed for
an extension. In either case, now it’s time to start thinking
about important post-filing season activities to save you tax in...
Countdown to Supreme Court’s health care decision
After three days of oral arguments in March, the Supreme Court is
deciding the fate of the Pension Protection and Affordable Care Act
(PPACA) and its companion law, the Health Care and Education
Recon...
Congress eyes retirement savings plans in push toward tax reform
Proposals to reform retirement savings plans were highlighted
during an April 2012 hearing by the House Ways and Means Committee.
Lawmakers were advised by many experts to move slowly on
making ...
How do I: Compute Code Sec. 1231 gains and losses?
Code Sec. 1231 applies to gains and losses from property used in
the trade or business and from involuntary conversions. Normally,
you have to determine whether property is a capital asset or is
ordin...
FAQ: What is a family partnership?
The family partnership is a common device for reducing the overall
tax burden of family members. Family members who contribute
property or services to a partnership in exchange for partnership
interes...
May 2012 tax compliance calendar
As an individual or business, it is your responsibility to be aware
of and to meet your tax filing/reporting deadlines. This calendar
summarizes important tax reporting and filing data for
individuals...
Tax measures large and small await Congressional action
Congress has returned to work after its August recess under a tight
deadline to reduce the federal budget deficit and also, possibly,
extend some expiring tax incentives. Between now and the
end...
Check status of a charity before making a contribution
Americans donate hundreds of millions of dollars every year to
charity. It is important that every donation be used as the donors
intended and that the charity is legitimate. The IRS oversees the
acti...
Scope of information reporting continues to expand
Information reporting continues to expand as Congress seeks to
close the tax gap: the estimated $350 billion difference between
what taxpayers owe and what they pay. Despite the recent rollback
of exp...
IRS offers fixes to new 100 percent bonus depreciation
Taxpayers that place new business assets other than real property
in service through 2012 may claim a "bonus" depreciation deduction.
Although the bonus depreciation deduction is generally equal to
50...
Next year's tax return starts with good recordkeeping
As the 2011 tax filing season comes to an end, now is a good time
to begin thinking about next year's returns. While it may seem
early to be preparing for 2012, taking some time now to review your
rec...
FAQ: What is a limited liability company?
A limited liability company (LLC) is a business entity created
under state law. Every state and the District of Columbia have LLC
statutes that govern the formation and operation of LLCs....
The small employer health insurance premium credit
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)
enacted in March 2010, small employers may be eligible to claim a
tax credit of 35 percent of qualified health insurance premium
costs p...
Tax law changes for 2011 impact individuals and businesses
Legislation enacted during the past few years, including the Small
Business Jobs Act of 2010 and the more recently enacted Tax Relief,
Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of
2...
Year-end planning: Last minute tips for individuals
With the end of the 2010 tax year rapidly approaching, there is
only a limited amount of time for individuals to take advantage of
certain tax savings techniques. This article highlights some
last-min...
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