Recent Blog Posts
Charitable Contributions and Tax Credits
The IRS recently finalized a series of rules requiring taxpayers to lower certain federal charity-related deductions by any applicable credits they anticipate receiving. Although these regulations, which were proposed last year, but finalized this month, were specifically drafted to help clear up any confusion regarding the relationship between federal deductions for charitable contributions and… Read More »
Taxpayer Payment Options
This month, the IRS began sending out tax bills to taxpayers who filed their returns on time, but who were unable to pay their tax debt in full by the April deadline. Recognizing that this can place a significant financial burden on struggling taxpayers, the IRS instituted a series of programs that allow qualifying… Read More »
Credits and Deductions that Could Help Your Company’s Bottom Line
Running a business can be costly and complicated, especially when tax season rolls around. Fortunately, there are a number of credits and deductions that can help small business owners and self-employed taxpayers with their bottom line. Determining eligibility for these deductions and credits can be difficult, so if you need help reviewing your tax… Read More »
Backup and Bonus Withholding Rates Lowered for Small Businesses
The recent tax reform legislation made a number of changes to the tax code by eliminating certain deductions and credits. One of the most important changes, for small business owners in particular, however, involves the lowering of the backup withholding tax rate, as well as the withholding rate that applies to supplemental wages and… Read More »
How Making Estimated Tax Payments Can Help Your Business
Self-employed taxpayers and small business owners can save themselves a lot of trouble (and potentially avoid a surprise bill come tax season) by making estimated tax payments throughout the year, rather than making one single payment in the spring. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to calculate these payments and even those who do may… Read More »
The Taxpayer Bill of Rights
Although many taxpayers are not aware of it, we actually have fundamental rights under federal law. Known as the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, these benefits protect taxpayers when interacting with the IRS. To learn more about these protections and how they apply in your own life, please reach out to dedicated Florida tax and… Read More »
Fixing an Error on Your Tax Return
Even taxpayers who take great care when filing their tax returns can make mistakes or fail to omit required information. Fortunately, it is possible for taxpayers to remedy these types of mistakes by amending their tax returns, so if you recently realized that you made a critical error on your own return, it is… Read More »
Options for Taxpayers Who Missed the Filing Deadline
Filing one’s taxes can be a complicated process, and sometimes, despite a taxpayer’s best efforts, he or she is unable to meet the April deadline. Fortunately, there are a few different ways that taxpayers can address this lapse without incurring overly large interest charges or fines, so if you were unable to file your… Read More »
New Regulations Regarding Qualified Opportunity Zone Investments
One of the most important decisions made by The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) involved investments in qualified opportunity zone business properties. Designed to encourage growth and investment in certain distressed areas, these provisions created a federal income tax benefit for taxpayers who invest in businesses located in these areas. The IRS recently… Read More »
If You Need to Obtain or Renew Your Passport – Be Sure to Resolve Your Tax Issues First
Under a new IRS policy, taxpayers with unresolved tax issues could be barred from renewing or obtaining a passport. For this reason, taxpayers who wish to avoid delays to their travel plans should take prompt action to resolve any tax concerns. For help identifying and resolving the tax issues that are keeping you from… Read More »
