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Check withholding soon, avoid another one next year

Taxpayers who owed additional tax when they filed their 2017 federal tax return earlier this year can avoid another unexpected tax bill next year by doing a “paycheck checkup” as soon as possible, according to the Internal Revenue Service. The…
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Tax credits help offset higher education costs

Taxpayers who pay for higher education in 2018 can see tax savings when they file their tax returns. If taxpayers, their spouses or their dependents take post-high school coursework, they may be eligible for a tax benefit. There are two credits…
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IRS gives taxpayers relief from erroneous HSA contributions

The IRS announced on Thursday that it is modifying the annual limitation on deductions for contributions to a health savings account (HSA) allowed for taxpayers with family coverage under a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) for calendar year…
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Only 32% of Businesses Say They're Ready for Tax Reform Changes

The U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is now in effect, but its implementation and impact on businesses is just starting to unfold. A survey of CFOs by financial recruitment firm Robert Half Finance & Accounting shows only about one-third…
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Need More Time for Your Taxes? A 6 Month Extension is Easy

Taxpayers who can't meet the tax filing deadline can use options available via Free File on IRS.gov, to file an extension that gives six more months. The tax deadline this year is April 17. Taxpayers who submit Form 4868, Application for…
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2017 Tax Reform Legislation: What You Should Know

The bill will affect the taxes of most taxpayers, but one key point to keep in mind is that for most people, the bill won't affect your taxes for 2017 (the one you file in 2018). If you’re wondering how you’re affected, not to worry,…
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Important change regarding to the category “Meals and Entertainment”

As per Tax Cut Jobs Act (Tax Reform) which was signed on December 22th, there is a change regarding to the category “Meals and Entertainment”.  Until 2017, 50% of annual amount of this category was deductible. Starting on 2018 this category…
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Filing taxes in 2018: Important dates you need to know related to your taxes

In general, all businesses operating in the U.S. are required to report their activities to the IRS by filing annual tax returns. The due date and type of tax return that is filed depends on the type of business entity. If a business…
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Updated 2018 Withholding Tables Now Available

The Internal Revenue Service today released Notice 1036, which updates the income-tax withholding tables for 2018 reflecting changes made by the tax reform legislation enacted last month. This is the first in a series of steps that IRS will…