Tax Reform Has Substantially Altered the Tax Benefits of Home Ownership

Tax Reform Has Substantially Altered the Tax Benefits of Home Ownership

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As part of the recent tax reform, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the deduction for home mortgage interest and property taxes has undergone substantial alterations. These changes will impact most homeowners who itemize their deductions each…
Some Electric Vehicle Credits Are Phasing Out!

Some Electric Vehicle Credits Are Phasing Out!

The IRS recently announced that the tax credit for purchasing the popular Tesla is being phased out and that the credit will drop to $3,750 after December 31, 2018, and will drop again to $1,875 after June 30, 2019. Then, the credit will no…
Filing a 1099-MISC May Now Apply to Landlords. Are You Collecting the Needed W-9s?

Filing a 1099-MISC May Now Apply to Landlords. Are You Collecting the Needed W-9s?

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If you use independent contractors to perform services for your business or your rental that is a trade or business, for each individual whom you pay $600 or more for the year, you are required to issue the service provider and the IRS a Form…
Increased Business-Vehicle Deductions Due to Tax Reform

Increased Business-Vehicle Deductions Due to Tax Reform

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018 and other tax reforms have brought about significant changes in the way that vehicle use is deducted for business purposes. Before getting into these changes, it is appropriate to first provide a review of the…
Vacation Home Rentals How the Income Is Taxed

Vacation Home Rentals: How the Income Is Taxed

If you have a second home in a resort area, or if you have been considering acquiring a second home or vacation home, you may have questions about how rental income is taxed for a part-time vacation-home rental. The applicable rental rules…
IRS Giving a Break to Some Taxpayers Who Under-prepaid Their 2018 Taxes

IRS Giving a Break to Some Taxpayers Who Under-prepaid Their 2018 Taxes

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Taxpayers are required to pre-pay their taxes for any tax year through payroll withholding, estimated tax payments or a combination of the two. Employees and retirees generally accomplish this through withholding, and self-employed individuals…
Here's How to Use 2019 as a Chance to Save More Money Than Ever in the Long Run

Here's How to Use 2019 as a Chance to Save More Money Than Ever in the Long Run

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A new year is nothing if not a new opportunity – and one that it would be an absolute shame not to take full advantage of. Every January, people make countless New Year’s resolutions. Some want to lose weight; others want to become more…
Reasons Why Your Small Business Needs an Employee Identification Number

Reasons Why Your Small Business Needs an Employee Identification Number

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Entrepreneurs often shrug off the idea of obtaining an employer identification number, or EIN, believing that their small business really doesn’t need one. Though there are some cases where a solo business can get away with merely utilizing…
Getting the W-4 Right Is Important

Getting the W-4 Right Is Important

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As they do at the beginning of every year, employers will be requesting employees to complete the IRS Form W-4. Its purpose is to provide employers with the information they need to determine the amount of federal income taxes to withhold from…
Short-Term Rental, Special Treatment

Short-Term Rental, Special Treatment

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With the advent of online sites such as Airbnb, VRBO, and HomeAway, many individuals have taken to renting out their first or second home through these online rental sites, which match property owners with prospective renters. If you are doing…