Entries by IslerNW

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October Extended Due Date – Just Around the Corner

Article Highlights: October 16, 2023 is the extended due date for 2022 federal 1040 returns. Late-filing Penalty Interest on Tax Due Other October 16 deadlines If you could not complete your 2022 tax return by April 18, 2023 and are now on extension, that extension expires on October 16, 2023. Failure to file before the […]

October 2023 Important Due Dates

October 2023 Individual Due Dates October 2 – Fiduciaries of Estates and Trusts File a 2022 calendar year return (Form 1041). This due date applies only if you were given an extension of 5½ months. If applicable, provide each beneficiary with a copy of their Schedule K-1 (Form 1041) or a substitute Schedule K-1.s October […]

Using the Home Sale Gain Exclusion for More than Just Your Home

 Article Summary:  Home Sale Exclusion Primary Residence Second Home Fixer-upper Rental With careful planning, and provided you follow the rules, the tax code allows you to use the home sale gain exclusion every two years. Let’s assume you own a home, perhaps a second (vacation) home, or maybe are even thinking about buying a fixer-upper […]

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The Hidden Costs of Sloppy Bookkeeping

A recent Stanford study reviewed the aftermath of the Enron collapse and the repercussions to Enron’s accounting firm’s former clients. The primary trend they identified was when former clients issued accounting restatements or revisions because of less-than-accurate bookkeeping; there was an increase in the salary demands at the affected companies. The takeaway is that risky […]

Tax Issues When Converting a Rental to Your Personal Residence

Article Highlights:  Sale of a Rental Property Converted to a Personal Residence Exclusion of Gain on Sale of Personal Residence – The Ownership and Use Tests Partial Exclusion of Gain The Impact of a Rental Period After 2008 Depreciation Recapture Reporting the Sale Deductions When a Rental Property Is Converted to a Personal Residence Converting […]

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How Does Education Impact Your Taxes?

The kids are back in school! Things like student loans, scholarships, and fellowship grants can play a role in parents’ and college students’ tax liability. Let’s look at how education costs can impact your taxes. Student Loan Forgiveness Student debt is a hot topic.  As of July 2023, total U.S. student loan debt stood at […]

Are You Ignoring Retirement Planning?

 Article Highlights: Predicting Social Security Income Planning for the Future Employer Retirement Plans Tax Incentive Retirement Savings Plans Are you ignoring your future retirement needs? That tends to happen when you are younger, retirement is far in the future, and you believe you have plenty of time to save for it. Some people ignore the […]

Important September 2023 Due Dates

September 2023 Individual Due Dates September 1 – 2023 Fall and 2024 Tax Planning Contact this office to schedule a consultation appointment. September 11 – 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 […]

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Financial Planning for All Ages

Are you wondering where the world economy is going and how your personal finances will stand up to the changes?  If so, you are not alone.  Part of the fun of being on this planet is planning for the future even when it’s not clear what will happen tomorrow or next week. If you’re old […]

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Tax Breaks for Grandparents

Article Highlights: Head of household filing status Earned income tax credit Child tax credit Child care credit for certain working grandparents Grandchild’s education credits Medical and dental expenses More and more individuals who thought their child-rearing days were over are now raising their grandchildren. It is estimated that 6.5 million children in the United States […]