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What to Know About Standard vs Itemized Deductions

By Ronald Cutler, P.A. |

A tax deduction lowers the amount of a taxpayer’s income that is subject to taxes, thereby also lowering the amount that a taxpayer has to pay come tax season. While most taxpayers use the standard deduction, many instead opt for the itemized deduction. Read on to learn more about the differences between these two… Read More »

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IRA Owners Can Make Up to $100,000 in Tax-Free Charitable Gifts

By Ronald Cutler, P.A. |

In most cases, distributions from traditional Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRAs) are taxable when they are received. There are, however, exceptions to this rule. For instance, IRA owners who are over a certain age can transfer as much as $100,000 with no tax repercussions every year as long as those distributions are paid directly from… Read More »

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Storm Victims in Alabama, California, and Georgia Eligible for Tax Filing Extension

By Ronald Cutler, P.A. |

Storm victims who live in Alabama, California, and Georgia have been granted an extension to file their 2022 income tax returns. Those who live or own a business in areas designated as disaster zones by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in these three states now have until October 16th not only to file… Read More »

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Processing of Employee Retention Credit Halted After Submission of Questionable Claims

By Ronald Cutler, P.A. |

The IRS recently announced that it would be placing a moratorium (through the end of the year) on the processing of all new claims for the Employee Retention Credit. The announcement came after it was revealed that aggressive marketing to ineligible applicants had resulted in a surge of false claims. The agency plans to… Read More »

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401(k) and IRA Contribution Limits Set to Increase Next Year

By Ronald Cutler, P.A. |

Many employers offer 401(k) plans to their employees, which allow individuals to place a portion of their paycheck automatically into their retirement savings account. While there are a lot of advantages to investing in 401(k) plans, there are also limits to how much a person can contribute. There are similar limits to the kinds… Read More »

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Filing a Tax Appeal with the Independent Office of Appeals

By Ronald Cutler, P.A. |

The IRS guarantees taxpayers certain rights, including the right to appeal the agency’s decisions about tax-related disputes. In these cases, taxpayers can try to avoid the time and expense of taking the case to trial by submitting a request for review to the IRS Independent Office of Appeals. When reviewing these cases, Appeals officers… Read More »

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Beware of These Tax Scams

By Ronald Cutler, P.A. |

Taxpayers should always be wary of tax scams, which have proliferated in recent years. Taking precautionary measures, however, is especially important during the summertime, when tax scams surge across the country. Many of these scams involve emails and text messages that promise tax refunds or offers to help with tax issues, but that actually… Read More »

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A Few Tax Tips for New Parents

By Ronald Cutler, P.A. |

When it comes down to it, kids can be expensive. This is as true for those who are just bringing home a new baby from the hospital as for parents who adopt or for those who are raising a relative’s child. Fortunately, there are a lot of tax breaks available to parents, guardians, and… Read More »

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A Few Important Tax-Related Tips for Gig Economy Workers

By Ronald Cutler, P.A. |

Employment as a gig economy worker is becoming ever more popular as a flexible way to earn some extra money. Whether someone is working for a ride-sharing company, renting a room, delivering food, or working for a company that outsources its labor, he or she will need to keep track of the funds they… Read More »

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Some Year-Round Tax Planning Pointers

By Ronald Cutler, P.A. |

While submitting a tax return can feel like a sigh of relief, the reality is that just because a taxpayer files a tax return doesn’t mean that he or she can forget about taxes until the next year. In fact, the kinds of tax planning taxpayers engage in during the year can affect how… Read More »