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Filing

2017 Filing Links

Here are some useful links to help you complete and file your 2017 tax returns.  These links, and other useful ...
/ / Tax
Federal Overtime Rules

Cash Method of Accounting: Threshold Adjusted

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act adjusts the gross receipts threshold for when certain entities are required to use the ...
/ / Business, Tax, Tax Reform
Protecting Americans Tax Hikes Act

Miscellaneous Itemized Deductions No Longer Allowed

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is no longer allowing (suspending) the deduction for miscellaneous itemized deductions. Prior Law Through ...
/ / Tax, Tax Reform
Charitable Contributions

Charitable Contributions Deduction Changed

The itemized deduction for charitable contributions is allowed based on a percentage of the taxpayer's AGI, adjusted for Net Operating ...
/ / Tax, Tax Reform
Affordable Care Act

Medical Expense Deduction Threshold Changed

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changes the threshold for the amount of medical expenses allowed as an itemized deduction ...
/ / Tax, Tax Reform
Limited Partnership

New Deduction: Individual Deduction for Business Income

The Tax Cut and Jobs Act creates a new deduction under code section 199A for Qualified Business Income. Prior Law ...
/ / Tax, Tax Reform
Married Filers

Alimony Paid and Received Treatment Changed

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changes the treatment of alimony paid and received. Current Law Through December 31, 2018 ...
/ / Tax, Tax Reform
Health Reimbursement

Individual Insurance Mandate Changed

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changes the individual insurance mandate, the rules regarding the shared responsibility payment which has ...
/ / Tax, Tax Reform
IRS

2018 Federal Income Tax Withholding Tables

The Internal Revenue Service recently released Notice 1036, which updates the income tax withholding tables for 2018 reflecting changes made ...
/ / Business, Payroll, Tax
Travel Expense

Guide: Travel Expense Deductions

Many taxpayers have the same question when it comes to travel, meal, and vehicle expenses. "These expenses are tax-deductible, right?" ...
/ / Business, Guides, Tax