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IRS Delays 2020 Tax Filing Deadline to May 17, 2021

By Susan Van Tress / April 15, 2021 / Comments Off on IRS Delays 2020 Tax Filing Deadline to May 17, 2021

The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. Taxpayers will incur no interest, penalties, or additions to tax during this approximately one-month relief period for any return or…

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The American Rescue Plan Act Summary

By Chelsie Smith / March 19, 2021 / Comments Off on The American Rescue Plan Act Summary

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was passed and signed into law last week to provide additional relief to individuals and businesses. Below is a summary of a few of the key pieces of the act. If you have any questions on how these provisions may affect you, please feel free to reach out to…

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Reminders as you Prepare your 2020 Taxes

By Chelsie Smith / February 9, 2021 / Comments Off on Reminders as you Prepare your 2020 Taxes

As you or your tax preparer start to work on your 2020 taxes, there are a few things we wanted to remind you. 1099s – TD Ameritrade is releasing 1099s in waves. The first wave of 1099s was released on January 14th. The second wave of 1099s released on February 5th, and the third wave…

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2021 Key Financial Data

By Chelsie Smith / January 13, 2021 / Comments Off on 2021 Key Financial Data

The new year is here and so is 2021 Key Financial Data! Click here: Key Financial Data 2021 to download a summary of the updated limits and rules for the new tax year. Feel free to give us a call with any questions.

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Consolidated Appropriations Act Provides Relief to Individuals and Businesses

By Susan Van Tress / January 13, 2021 / Comments Off on Consolidated Appropriations Act Provides Relief to Individuals and Businesses

On Sunday, December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA 2021) was signed into law. A $900 billion emergency relief package is included as part of this omnibus spending bill. It is intended to assist individuals and businesses during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and accompanying economic crisis.  Major relief provisions are summarized here, as well…

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2020 Year-End Tax Planning

By Susan Van Tress / December 11, 2020 / Comments Off on 2020 Year-End Tax Planning

The window for many tax-saving opportunities closes on December 31. It’s important to evaluate your tax situation, while there’s still time to affect your bottom line for the 2020 tax year. Your specific circumstances should be considered, so please reach out if you have any questions. Timing is Everything Consider any opportunities you have to…

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Extra! Extra! Key Financial Data is in

By Denajo Amaro / January 23, 2020 / Comments Off on Extra! Extra! Key Financial Data is in

The new year is under way! With that brings changes on limits and rules for the new tax year. While most are still getting ready to file for tax year 2019, we want to offer clients the opportunity to get a copy of the new tax rules and limits for 2020. Stay ahead of the…

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QCD- Important news regarding tax preparation for 2018.

By Ben Rickey / January 28, 2019 / Comments Off on QCD- Important news regarding tax preparation for 2018.

Important news regarding tax preparation for 2018 Did you make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA in 2018? If you gifted to a qualified charity directly from your IRA in 2018 there are steps you need to take to make sure it gets reported properly on your taxes. You will receive a 1099R…

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Capital Gains-FAQs

By Matt Hargreaves / November 15, 2018 / Comments Off on Capital Gains-FAQs

Capital Gains – FAQs What is a capital gain? A capital gain is the profit when you sell a capital asset, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds or property. The profit is your gain over the original price you paid and you must pay tax on that gain. For example, if a stock is bought…

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Tax Changes

By Ben Rickey / December 21, 2017 / Comments Off on Tax Changes

This holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a quick discussion on the recent Tax Bill passage.  The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 promises something for everyone.  For most individuals and couples, this bill is really just a tweak to the current system.  For Businesses and Corporations, this is a major change. To…

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