IRS Announces Business Vehicle Deduction Limits for 2017

By : May 23, 2017 Comments Off on IRS Announces Business Vehicle Deduction Limits for 2017

The IRS has published depreciation limits for business vehicles first placed in service this year. These limits remain largely unchanged from 2016 limits. Because 50% bonus depreciation is allowed only for new vehicles, these limits are different for new and

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Disability Insurance – What You Need to Know

By : May 15, 2017 Comments Off on Disability Insurance – What You Need to Know

Say "insurance" to most people and auto, health, home, and life are the variants that spring to mind. But what if an illness or accident were to deprive you of your income? Even a temporary setback could create havoc with

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Four Tips for Working Beyond Retirement Age

By : May 9, 2017 Comments Off on Four Tips for Working Beyond Retirement Age

  Many people choose to work into their retirement years. If this is something you're considering, here are some tips to make sure you get the greatest benefit from your efforts. Consider delaying Social Security. You can start receiving Social

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Be Tax Wise When Withdrawing Your Retirement Savings

By : April 6, 2017 Comments Off on Be Tax Wise When Withdrawing Your Retirement Savings

You've spend years saving for retirement, but now it's time to plan the best way to manage your retirement savings withdrawals. Here is a potential method to help maximize your funds using a tax-advantaged strategy. First, look at Social Security

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Alimony in the IRS Spotlight

By : March 24, 2017 Comments Off on Alimony in the IRS Spotlight

A couple of years ago, the U.S. Treasury released a report highlighting a disturbing level of non-compliance in alimony reporting on tax returns. Since the report was released, the IRS has increased the scrutiny they place on tax returns with

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Tax Planning 2017: Inflation Adjusted Tax Numbers

By : February 16, 2017 Comments Off on Tax Planning 2017: Inflation Adjusted Tax Numbers

Each year, certain tax figures are adjusted for inflation. While most figures are unchanged versus 2016, there is more than a 7% increase to the maximum earnings subject to social security tax. Take note of these numbers for use in

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Do You Need To Think About The Alternative Minimum Tax?

By : January 10, 2017 Comments Off on Do You Need To Think About The Alternative Minimum Tax?

You may not have thought much about the alternative minimum tax, or AMT, since Congress passed a law that permanently fixed the exemption. But the tax, which you calculate separately from your regular tax liability, is still around. Here's how

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Planning By The Numbers: Updates for 2017

By : December 22, 2016 Comments Off on Planning By The Numbers: Updates for 2017

Are you ready to get started on your 2017 tax planning? Here are the numbers to use to take full advantage of retirement and other tax-advantaged savings. If you are under full retirement age, the social security earnings limit is

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