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2017 Filing Links
Here are some useful links to help you complete and file your 2017 tax returns. These links, and other useful ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Individual Insurance Mandate Changed
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changes the individual insurance mandate, the rules regarding the shared responsibility payment which has ...
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 ...
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?" ...