In 2017, estate tax thresholds were at $5.49 million. In 2018, the threshold more than doubled to $11.18 million and now sits at $11.7 million. This increase is currently set…
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A certified public accountant, commonly referred to as a CPA, is a professional accountant who has passed the CPA exam in one or more U.S. states. CPAs must also meet requirements related…
Although there are people who qualify as both, tax attorneys and certified public accountants (CPAs) are not the same. They are both financial professionals that aim to protect you and…
Income Tax Deadlines for Individuals and Businesses in the U.S. Tax season is here again as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officially began processing tax returns on January 27, 2020….
The 2020 tax season officially begins on January 27th. While the last day to file isn’t until April 15th (unless you apply for an extension until October 15th), it never…
As a tax consultant, many of my clients discover that this month is so packed with holiday parties, family get-togethers, and shopping that the year ends before they’ve had a…
The Internal Revenue Service is waiving the estimated tax penalty for many taxpayers whose 2018 federal income tax withholding and estimated tax payments fell short of their total tax liability…
Republicans are considering a fix to the so-called Harvey Weinstein provision in their new tax law that they acknowledge could inadvertently penalize victims of sexual harassment in the workplace. Section…
Filing your taxes isn’t just a once-a-year endeavor. Maintaining good records throughout the year – and disposing of old ones when appropriate – not only provides you with greater confidence…
The gift tax is also a component of the federal transfer tax system and is a tax imposed on transfers (i.e., gifts) of property during life, either given outright or…
