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TaxProTalk: QBI Deduction and Safe Harbor for Rental Real Estate

February 20, 2019 February 19, 2019 / Jim Buffington, CPA
TaxProTalk QBIIn this episode of TaxProTalk, Jim and Tony discuss some additional details around qualified business income deduction as well as some information about safe harbor provisions for rental real estate. TaxProTalk has a channel on YouTube. Subscribe to be notified about all...

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How Tax Reform Affects the State and Local Tax (SALT) Deduction

February 19, 2019 February 4, 2019 / Eric Clements
Photo of mature man, recording data from the computer, working on his taxes with tax booklet and pencil in handsIn analyzing filings for prior years, the IRS documented that nearly a third of all taxpayers have itemized deductions. Of those who do, nearly all of them take the state and local tax (SALT) deduction. Prior to the Tax Cuts...

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Changes to Ohio Municipal Taxes Require Businesses to File on a Timely Basis

February 15, 2019 January 29, 2019 / Jennifer Conn
screen-shot-2016-10-24-at-3-39-19-pmThe State of Ohio has more than 600 municipal taxing jurisdictions to which businesses are required to file tax returns. Businesses file paper returns to each municipality, with the exception of those that are part of the Regional Income Tax...

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New! Standard vs. Itemized Deduction Calculator

February 14, 2019 February 19, 2019 / Intuit ProConnect Team
U.S. Income Tax Return formsIn just five screens, our Standard vs. Itemized Tax Deduction Interactive tool can help your clients understand the changes in the standard deduction and itemized deductions. This tool can also help you discuss the tax law changes and their impact...

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The Treasury and IRS Issue Additional Guidance on Qualified Business Income

February 12, 2019 / Mike D'Avolio, CPA, JD
tax reformOn Jan. 18, 2019, the Treasury Department and the IRS issued final regulations and three pieces of guidance around the new qualified business income (QBI) deduction. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act established a 20 percent QBI deduction for sole...

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IRS Releases Publication 535 With Details Around Qualified Business Income

February 11, 2019 February 8, 2019 / Mike D'Avolio, CPA, JD
IRS and tax professionalsThe IRS released Publication 535 on Jan. 30, 2019. Chapter 12 covers the qualified business income (QBI) deduction, including guidance, worksheets and instructions in arriving at the new 20 percent deduction. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and beginning...

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What’s the Optimal Age to Start Drawing Social Security Benefits?

February 8, 2019 January 29, 2019 / Mike D'Avolio, CPA, JD
Tax clientsSocial Security benefits can provide a sizeable chunk of income and can possibly be the primary source of income for older Americans. However, many retirees may not fully understand the rules around receiving benefits and the relationship between monthly benefit...

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Hobby Loss Law Changes: Loss of Miscellaneous Deduction

February 7, 2019 January 22, 2019 / Stephen Wright, CPA
Accountant working remotelyThe hobby loss rules limit the deductibility of expenses related to activities not engaged in for a profit; determining this is based on the facts and circumstances of each situation, but regulations under IRC Sec. 183 provide a safe harbor...

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TaxProTalk: Pub. 535, Tax Planning and Educating Clients

February 1, 2019 / Jim Buffington, CPA
TaxProTalkAnthony and Jim share three updates in this episode of TaxProTalk: IRS Publication 535, Business Expenses, is final, and chapter 12 covers the basics of qualified business income. Leading with tax planning starts during your tax season engagements. Proactively educate...

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February 2019 Tax and Compliance Deadlines

January 31, 2019 January 14, 2019 / Intuit ProConnect Team
tax deadlinesIt’s February, which means you’re already busy working with clients on tax year 2018 filings. Don’t forget about this month’s important tax and compliance deadlines. In February, it’s recommended that you: Send reminders to individual clients who have not returned...

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