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Reduced 24% withholding rate applies to small businesses
Publication 1281, Backup Withholding for Missing and Incorrect Name/TIN(s), posted last month on IRS.gov, has been updated to reflect a key change made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). As a result of this change, effective Jan. 1, 2018,…

How the new tax law affects tax returns next year
The Internal Revenue Service today advised taxpayers about steps they can take now to ensure smooth processing of their 2018 tax return and avoid surprises when they file next year under the new tax law.
This is the first in a series of reminders…

Helping taxpayers to understand the different filing statuses
Taxpayers don’t typically think about their filing status until they file their taxes. However, a taxpayer’s status could change during the year, so it’s always a good time for a taxpayer to learn about the different filing statuses and which…

It's Never Too Early: 5 Tips to Get Kids Started with Retirement Planning
It’s a whole new world for recent college graduates entering the workforce. Their priorities have changed; now bills, rent, and student loans lead their monthly list.
Retirement planning ranks low as a priority for many young people in…

A new playing field for business
The Supreme Court’s decision on sales tax collection could give smaller companies that rely on in-store sales a better chance to compete with virtual retailers.
For years, many shoppers in the United States had a choice: buy from an in-state…

The ideal time to review your finances
With the income tax deadline behind them, many Americans are eager to file away their financial records until next year. But experts advise not putting those documents away just yet — now is an opportune time to review them, make any necessary…

Avoid the Rush: Some Taxpayers May Need Prior-Year Tax Data
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers who have changed tax software products that they may need information from their 2016 tax return to complete their taxes this year.
It’s always a good idea to keep copies of previously-filed…

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,…

2018 Tax Reform Law Doubles Child Tax Credit
Have you read the new tax reform law yet? Officially called the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the new tax reform law is more than 500 pages long, so we’ll spare you the gory details. Most of the key provisions likely to affect individual…