IRS now billing those who filed but didn’t pay; Many payment options available

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today advised those now receiving tax bills because they filed on time but didn’t pay in full that there are many easy options for paying what they owe to the IRS. If a tax return was filed but the […]

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2017 Tax Cuts Act: Impact on Families

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act makes sweeping tax changes that impact virtually all taxpayers. For individual taxpayers and their families, changes include a decrease in the tax rates, repeal of the personal exemption, increase in the standard deduction, modification to itemized deductions, and doubling […]

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2017 Tax Cuts Act: What it Means For Businesses

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed by President Trump on December 22. The Act makes sweeping changes to the U.S. tax code and impacts virtually every taxpayer. For businesses, tax benefits include a reduction in the corporate tax rate, increase in the bonus […]

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Establishing Profit Motive for Business Activities

If you reported losses from one or more business activities, we would like to remind you that the IRS has rules that limit the deductibility of expenses and losses from a hobby or activity not engaged in for profit. If the IRS determines that an […]

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10 Million Taxpayers Face an Estimated Tax Penalty Each Year; Act Now to Reduce or Avoid it for 2017

The IRS has seen an increasing number of taxpayer’s subject to estimated tax penalties, which apply when someone underpays their taxes. The number of people who paid this penalty jumped from 7.2 million in 2010 to 10 million in 2015, an increase of nearly 40 […]

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Tax Consequences for Self-Employed Individuals

Owning your own business can be very rewarding, both personally and financially. Being the sole decision-maker for this important undertaking can also be overwhelming. Business owners have many choices to make, and these decisions involve tax consequences that are not always foreseen. We can help […]

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Tax Issues for Higher-Income Individuals

We know that you have worked hard for your money and would like to reap the benefits to the greatest extent possible. Your ultimate goal is to sustain a successful wealth-building strategy while avoiding unnecessary and expensive tax consequences. We are interested in helping you […]

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Credit breach

Howdy! I’ve compiled this post in hopes it helps our clients who may be impacted by the recent Equifax security breach… I’m not a financial advisor nor an expert in all things credit. But I’ve been doing a lot of research and wanted to share […]

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Declared Natural Disasters and Emergencies Tax Help

When natural disasters occur, as has happened recently with Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the last thing you want to stress over is filing taxes. The Comptroller’s office understands, and they have compiled information for evacuees and relief workers on how to request an extension for reporting […]

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New phone scam warning from the IRS

The Internal Revenue Service today warned people to beware of a new scam linked to the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS), where fraudsters call to demand an immediate tax payment through a prepaid debit card. This scam is being reported across the country, so […]

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