Retirement Plan Contribution Limits for 2018 The Internal Revenue Service issued the annual cost of living adjustments Thursday for 401(k) contributions, pension plans and other retirement-related matters. The contribution limit for workers who are enrolled in 401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans, and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan has grown from $18,000 to $18,500. [...]
Should I File a Tax Return? Most people file a tax return because they have to. Even if a taxpayer doesn’t have to file, there are times they should. They may be eligible for a tax refund and not know it. Here are five tips on whether to file a tax return: General Filing [...]
Eight Tips to Prevent Identity Theft Identity theft happens when someone steals personal information for financial gain. Tax-related identity theft happens when someone uses another person’s stolen Social Security number (SSN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN) to file a tax return to obtain a fraudulent refund. Many people first find out they are victims [...]
Debt Cancellation May be Taxable If a lender cancels part or all of a debt, a taxpayer must generally consider this as income. However, the law allows an exclusion that may apply to homeowners who had their mortgage debt canceled in 2016. Here are 10 tips about debt cancellation: Main Home. If the canceled [...]
Moving Expenses Can Be Deductible Did you move due to a change in your job or business location? If so, you may be able to deduct your moving expenses. Moving expenses can be deductible and taken as a deduction to Adjusted Gross Income. Here are some tax tips for moving expenses. In order to [...]
Late Filing and Late Payment Tips April 18 was this year’s deadline for most people to file their federal tax return and pay any tax they owe. If you are due a refund there is no penalty if you file a late tax return. If you owe tax, and you failed to file and [...]
2016 Year-End Letter 2016 is coming to an end and it will soon be time to file income taxes. We look forward to seeing you again as we assist you with your income tax preparation. We have compiled a list of planning tips and suggestions in our year-end letter and recommend that you take [...]
Capital Gains and Losses – Helpful Facts When you sell a capital asset, the sale normally results in a capital gain or loss. A capital asset includes most property you own for personal use or own as an investment. Here are helpful facts that you should know about capital gains and losses: 1. Capital Assets. [...]
Do I Need a Living Trust? Assets placed in a revocable living trust go directly to your heirs when you die, bypassing the sometimes lengthy and costly process of probate. That can make a living trust a valuable estate planning tool if, for example, you plan to disinherit one of your children or leave [...]
Tips to Help AVOID AN AUDIT In 2014, the IRS audited less than 1% of individual income tax returns filed for the 2013 tax year. That's fewer than in the past and may reflect lower agency funding and manpower. Still, it amounted to more than 1.2 million audited returns - about three out of [...]
