Through 2016, taxpayers can get a tax credit on their federal tax return equal to 30% of the costs for installing certain power-generating systems on their homes. The credit is non-refundable, which means it can only be used to offset a taxpayer’s current tax liability, but any excess can be carried forward to offset tax…
We all make mistakes so don’t panic if you made one on your tax return. You can file an amended return if you need to fix an error. You can also amend your tax return if you forgot to claim a tax credit or deduction. Here are ten tips from the IRS if you need…
On July 31, 2015, President Obama signed into law H.R. 3236 entitled The Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015 (hereinafter the “Act”), that is anticipated to be partially paid for by a number of new tax compliance requirements. The Act amended a number of provisions within the Internal Revenue Code…
If you have a calendar year 2014 partnership, S-corporation, or trust return on extension, don’t forget the extension for filing those returns ends on September 15, 2015. Pass-through entities such as Partnerships, S-corporations, and fiduciaries (trusts, estates) pass their income, deductions, credits, etc., through to their investors, partners, or beneficiaries, who in turn report the…
Congress considers our tax system as a “pay-as-you-go” system. To facilitate that concept, the government has provided several means of assisting taxpayers in meeting the “pay-as-you-go” requirement. These include: • Payroll withholding for employers; • Pension withholding for retirees; and • Estimated tax payments for self-employed individuals and those with other sources of income not…
Although this subject has been brought up before-and, yes, we are harping on the subject because of the profound tax consequences – this is a reminder that, beginning this year, individuals are only allowed one IRA rollover in any 12-month period (this includes SEP and Simple accounts, traditional and Roth IRAs). That is, 12 months…
Taxpayers with disabilities may qualify for a number of tax credits and benefits. Parents of children with disabilities may also qualify. Listed below are several tax credits and other benefits that are available if you or someone else listed on your federal tax return is disabled. 1. Increased Standard Deduction – If a tax return…
Generally, you may claim an itemized deduction for any casualty and theft losses you suffered, but you must first determine the amount of the loss, and then figure the amount of the deduction. Determining the amount of the loss To determine the amount of loss you need to do two calculations: • You first must…
With people living longer, many find themselves becoming the care provider for elderly parents, spouses and others who can no longer live independently. When this happens, questions always come up regarding the tax ramifications associated with the cost of nursing homes or in-home care. Generally, the entire cost of nursing homes, homes for the aged,…
August 10 – Social Security, Medicare and Withheld Income Tax File Form 941 for the second quarter of 2015. This due date applies only if you deposited the tax for the quarter in full and on time. August 17 – Social Security, Medicare and Withheld Income Tax If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the…
