April 13, 2017
Brian Whelan
Blog Posts
0 CommentsLack of contemporaneous written acknowledgement nixes donation In a case that provides a lesson to anyone donating property to charity for which a deduction of more than $500 is claimed – get proof in writing and get it at the time you donate the property. After-the-fact substantiation, no matter have convincing, is not acceptable under […]
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April 13, 2017Steve GrgasBlog Posts0 CommentsHow do I? Maximize start-up deductions for a new business Starting a new business venture can prove exciting, but rather costly. There are certain tax advantages that can help alleviate some of the financial burden associated with entrepreneurship. A taxpayer may start a business by forming an entirely new business or acquiring an existing business. […]
Read moreApril 13, 2017Brian WhelanBlog Posts0 CommentsFAQ…What are miscellaneous itemized deductions? Miscellaneous itemized deductions are certain nonbusiness expenses that individuals as taxpayers who otherwise itemize deductions may take against their taxable income. Such miscellaneous expenses are allowed only to the extent that they exceed 2-percent of a taxpayer’s adjusted gross income. Miscellaneous itemized deductions may also be limited by the overall […]
Read moreApril 13, 2017Brian WhelanBlog Posts0 CommentsApril 2017 tax compliance calendar As an individual or business, it is your responsibility to be aware of and to meet your tax filing/reporting deadlines. This calendar summarizes important federal tax reporting and filing data for individuals, businesses and other taxpayers for the month of April 2017. April 1 Individuals. Taxpayers who turned 70½ during […]
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March 09, 2017Wayne NaegeleBlog Posts0 CommentsCongressional leaders highlight tax reform proposals As the new administration and Congress get to work, tax reform is high on the agenda. Although legislative language has not been yet released, statements from tax writers in Congress shed some light on various proposals. Tax reform House Ways and Means Chair Kevin Brady, R-Texas, has predicted that […]
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March 09, 2017Andrew PrestiBlog Posts0 CommentsTax scams proliferate during filing season The filing season is the most active time of the year for tax scams. These scams take every shape and form, ranging from telephone calls to individuals to sophisticated schemes targeting employers and businesses. The goal of all these scams is identity theft. Using legitimate identities of unsuspecting individuals […]
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March 09, 2017Salvatore RussoBlog Posts0 CommentsLessons-learned TIGTA report points to changes in 2017 filing season The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), in its recently released final report for the 2016 filing season, highlighted the IRS’s response to what was good and what was bad about its performance. It signals what the IRS is doing during the 2017 filing […]
Read moreMarch 09, 2017Wayne NaegeleBlog Posts0 CommentsHow do I?…claim the federal fuel tax credit The first step is to determine if you qualify for the federal fuel tax credit. The IRS has uncovered significant fraud associated with the fuel tax credit and is watching for fraudulent claims. The credit is not available to most taxpayers but only to qualified taxpayers, such […]
Read moreMarch 09, 2017Wayne NaegeleBlog Posts0 CommentsFAQ…I received a letter from the IRS inquiring about a suspicious return Tax-related identity theft spikes during the filing season. Many taxpayers discover for the first time that they are victims of identity theft when they receive a letter from the IRS. A taxpayer may receive a letter when the IRS stops suspicious tax returns […]
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