January 11, 2018
Tracy Tasch
Blog Posts
0 CommentsFederal Tax Day – Current, T.1, TIGTA Urges Taxpayers to Beware of IRS Impersonators (TIGTA Press Release), (Dec. 29, 2017) The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) has urged taxpayers to beware of IRS impersonators and avoid becoming victims of fraudulent scams and solicitations during the upcoming filing season. Federal charges have been filed […]
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January 11, 2018Steve GrgasBlog Posts0 CommentsStandard mileage rates increase, while higher depreciation limits kick in The IRS has released the 2018 optional standard mileage rates to be used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, medical, moving and charitable purposes. Beginning on January 1, 2018, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car, van, […]
Read moreJanuary 11, 2018Steve GrgasBlog Posts0 CommentsNew year brings new tax code January 1, 2018 not only brings a new year, it brings a new federal Tax Code. The just-passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act makes sweeping changes to the nation’s tax laws. Many of these changes take effect January 1. Everyone – especially individuals and business owners – needs to […]
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January 11, 2018Thomas ZanataBlog Posts0 CommentsTop 10 tax developments with impact on 2018 The start of a New Year presents a time to reflect on the past 12 months and, based on what has gone before, predict what may happen next. Here is a list of the top 10 developments from 2017 that may prove particularly important as we move […]
Read moreJanuary 11, 2018Steve GrgasBlog Posts0 CommentsHow Do I? Use Section 529 plans for elementary and secondary school tuition The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act modifies Section 529 qualified tuition plans to allow the plans to distribute up to $10,000 in tuition expenses incurred during the tax year for designated beneficiaries enrolled at a public, private, or religious elementary or secondary […]
Read moreJanuary 11, 2018Steve GrgasBlog Posts0 CommentsFAQ: Can I still convert regular IRAs into Roth IRAs? Yes, conversions from regular (traditional) tax-deferred individual retirement accounts (IRAs) to Roth IRAs are still allowed after enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. In fact, in some instances, such Roth conversions are more beneficial than they were prior to 2018, since the tax […]
Read moreJanuary 11, 2018Steve GrgasBlog Posts0 CommentsJanuary 2018 tax compliance calendar January 4 Employers. Semi-weekly depositors must deposit employment taxes for Dec 27–Dec 29. January 5 Employers. Semi-weekly depositors must deposit employment taxes for Dec. 30 and Dec. 31, Jan 1 and Jan 2. January 10 Employees who work for tips. Employees who received $20 or more in tips during December must […]
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