September 1 - 2015 Fall and 2016 Tax Planning Contact this office to schedule a consultation appointment. September 10 - Report Tips to Employer If you are an employee who works for tips and received more than $20 in tips during August, you are required to report them to your employer on IRS Form 4070 no later than September 10. Your employer is required to withhold FICA … [Read more...] about September 2015 Individual Due Dates
Don’t Forget Your Retirement!
Article Highlights: Simplified Employee Pension Plans (SEP) Qualified Plan (Keogh) Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE Plan) Individual 401(k) Plan Small Employer Pension Startup Credit Even though retirement may be years away, and it may not be the most pressing issue on your mind these days, don’t forget your retirement contributions, especially with … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget Your Retirement!
Keep Track of Your Investment Basis
Article Highlights: What is Basis? Cost Basis Gift Basis Inherited Basis Events That Adjust Basis First-in, First Out In taxes, there is a saying: “Those who keep records win.” If you are an investor, you may have a variety of securities, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc. When you sell those securities, naturally you want to minimize your gains or maximize … [Read more...] about Keep Track of Your Investment Basis
Tax Tips for Disabled Taxpayers
Article Highlight: Increased Standard Deduction Tax Exempt Income Impairment-Related Work Expenses Earned Income Tax Credit Credit for the Elderly or Disabled Child or Dependent Care Credit Special Medical Deductions Qualified Medicaid Waiver Payments ABLE Accounts Taxpayers with disabilities may qualify for a number of tax credits and benefits. Parents of children … [Read more...] about Tax Tips for Disabled Taxpayers
Reverse Mortgages – A Cash Flow Solution for Seniors
Article Highlights: Reverse Mortgages Reverse Mortgage Terms Who deducts the Interest? When is the Interest Deductible? Some retirees are faced with mounting debt and inadequate income. What options do these seniors have, especially if they have a mortgage on their home and their retirement income is too low to cover the mortgage payments and have enough left over to … [Read more...] about Reverse Mortgages – A Cash Flow Solution for Seniors