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Mike D'Avolio, CPA, JD

Mike D’Avolio, CPA, JD, is a tax law specialist for Intuit® ProConnect™, where he has worked since 1987. He monitors legislative and regulatory activity, serves as a government liaison, circulates information to employees and customers, analyzes and tests software, trains employees and customers, and serves as a public relations representative.

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IRS Addresses Eligibility for Premium Tax Credit While Also Enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP

March 21, 2016 (Last Modified: July 28, 2016) / Mike D'Avolio, CPA, JD
IRS Addresses Eligibility for Premium Tax Credit While Also Enrolled in Medicaid or CHIPThe IRS recently posted an FAQ that clarifies eligibility for the Premium Tax Credit, under the Affordable Care Act, for individuals who may have also been inadvertently enrolled in both Medicaid coverage. Here is how the situation may arise: I...

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March 31: What Employers Need to Know About Health Insurance Reporting

March 17, 2016 (Last Modified: July 28, 2016) / Mike D'Avolio, CPA, JD
March 31: What Employers Need to Know About Health Insurance ReportingIt is the second year for reporting the Affordable Care Act, and many business owners may be wondering if there are any actions they need to take to ensure their business and employees are in compliance. New to tax year...

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IRS Reveals “Dirty Dozen” List of Tax Scams for 2016

March 4, 2016 (Last Modified: March 5, 2019) / Mike D'Avolio, CPA, JD
IRS Reveals “Dirty Dozen” List of Tax Scams for 2016While the tax season in full force, so are tax scams. As tax professionals, it’s important to be extra vigilant to watch for these scams to protect yourself and your clients. The best defense you have is to be informed...

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How to Deal With a Client’s Death in the Family

February 29, 2016 (Last Modified: July 30, 2016) / Mike D'Avolio, CPA, JD
How to Deal With a Client’s Death in the FamilyThe IRS demands a final accounting, and it’s up to the executor or survivors to file the paperwork. Here’s what you need to know about the deceased’s final tax return, reporting income and deductions, inheritance, and more. Federal Taxes Death...

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Tax Tips for Small Businesses

February 22, 2016 (Last Modified: June 18, 2019) / Mike D'Avolio, CPA, JD
Tax Tips for Small BusinessesIn general, try to collect and organize your tax records, documents and QuickBooks® files prior to the filing deadline, in order to avoid the last-minute scramble and potential fees. Here are the best ways you can save some tax dollars...

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Are Your Clients Subject to the Nanny Tax?

February 17, 2016 (Last Modified: March 6, 2019) / Mike D'Avolio, CPA, JD
Are Your Clients Subject to the Nanny Tax?The “Nanny Tax” provisions do not affect the majority of taxpayers and most will probably not be impacted by it. However, oftentimes when it does apply, the taxpayer isn’t even aware of it. If you hire someone to work in...

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Essential Rules: Employee vs. Independent Contractor

February 12, 2016 (Last Modified: October 17, 2017) / Mike D'Avolio, CPA, JD
Essential Rules: Employee vs. Independent ContractorIt may be tempting to classify an employee as an independent contractor because of the cost savings, but please don’t! There are strict rules surrounding the proper classification of a worker and steep penalties for failure to apply the law...

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PTIN Rules You May Not Have Known

February 9, 2016 (Last Modified: July 28, 2016) / Mike D'Avolio, CPA, JD
PTIN Rules You May Not Have KnownAnyone who prepares, or assists in preparing, substantially all of a federal tax return, or claims for refund for compensation, must have a valid PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number) from the IRS and must have the PTIN used as the...

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What Tax Preparers Need to Know About the Earned Income Tax Credit

January 29, 2016 (Last Modified: August 6, 2020) / Mike D'Avolio, CPA, JD
What Tax Preparers Need to Know About the Earned Income Tax CreditIntuit® is proud to once again partner with the IRS in kicking off the 10th Anniversary of Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day, a nationwide effort on Jan. 29 to educate the public around the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)....

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What You Need to Know for Tax Year 2015

January 21, 2016 (Last Modified: July 28, 2016) / Mike D'Avolio, CPA, JD
What You Need to Know for Tax Year 2015Tax year 2015 is shaping up to be another busy year for tax professionals across the country, and keeping up to date with the latest tax law changes is instrumental in servicing your clients the best way possible. Below, we...

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Open Enrollment for Marketplace Plans Ends Jan. 31, 2016

January 8, 2016 (Last Modified: July 28, 2016) / Mike D'Avolio, CPA, JD
Open Enrollment for Marketplace Plans Ends Jan. 31, 2016Please remind your clients that the Open Enrollment Period for Marketplace Plans ends on Jan. 31, 2016. This is the yearly period from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31 when people can enroll in a health insurance plan through the Health...

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Keep Your Clients Tax Returns Safe and Secure

December 21, 2015 (Last Modified: October 17, 2017) / Mike D'Avolio, CPA, JD
Keep Your Clients Tax Returns Safe and SecureYou and your clients need to be extra careful on the internet these days. There are many scammers posing as your bank, credit card company, tax software provider, or the IRS or state agency. The thing to remember is that...

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