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Above-the-Line Education Tax Deduction Reinstated
Article Highlights: Appropriations Act of 2020 History of the Deduction Other Education Expense Benefits Which Tax Break Provides the Best Benefit On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed into law the Appropriations Act of 2020, which included a number of tax law changes, among them retroactive extension of certain tax provisions that expired after 2017 …
Will Independent Contractors Become Extinct?
Article Highlights: New California Legislation Employee or Independent Contractor Dynamex ABC Test Impact on Employers Impact on Workers Safe Harbor The California legislature recently passed landmark labor legislation that essentially makes it very difficult, if not impossible, for a worker to be classified as an independent contractor (self-employed). Governor Newsom was quick to sign it …
Congress Allowing Higher Medical Deductions for 2019 and 2020
Article Highlight: Appropriations Act of 2020 Medical AGI Limitations Sometimes Overlooked Deductions Deductible Health Insurance Above-the-Line Health Insurance Deduction for Self-Employed On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed into law the Appropriations Act of 2020, which included a number of tax law changes, including extending certain tax provisions that expired after 2017 or were about …
2020 Standard Mileage Rates Announced
Article Highlights: Standard Mileage Rates for 2020 Business, Charitable, Medical and Moving Rates Important Considerations for 2020 Switching between the Actual Expense and Standard Mileage Rate Methods Employer Reimbursements Employee Deductions Suspended Special Allowances for SUVs The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) computes standard mileage rates for business, medical and moving each year, based on a …
Do I Have to File a Tax Return?
Article Highlights: When You Are Required to File Self-Employed Taxpayers Filing Thresholds Benefits of Filing Even When Not Required to File Refundable Tax Credits This is a question many taxpayers ask during this time of year, and the question is far more complicated than people believe. To fully understand, we need to consider that there … Read More
Congress Passes Last-minute Tax Changes
Article Highlights: Discharge of Qualified Principal Residence Indebtedness Mortgage Insurance Premiums Above-the-Line Deduction for Qualified Tuition and Related Expenses Medical AGI Limits Residential Energy (Efficient) Property Credit Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave Maximum Age Limit for Traditional IRA Contributions Penalty-Free Pension Withdrawals in Case of Childbirth or Adoption Increase in Age...
Read MoreCalifornia Bill AB 1482 – Tenant Protection Act of 2019
We aim to keep you up-to-date on the ever-changing legislative landscape. Earlier this year, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law California Bill AB 1482, also known as the Tenant Protection Act of 2019. This new law will limit rent increases across the state of California to 5% per year plus the local rate … Continue...
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Annual Social Security Letter
Article Highlights: Medicare B Premiums Medicare D Premiums Modified AGI 2020 Premiums Table Effect of Recreational Gambling Appealing the Social Security Administration’s Decision If you are receiving Social Security, then you have just recently received your annual letter from the Social Security Administration letting you know that your Social Security benefits for 2020 have increased …
How to Cut Your Tax Bill in the Final Weeks of 2019
The main goal of any year-end strategy is to increase the number of tax credits and deductions you can claim, while lowering the amount of income that is subject to tax. Here are some last-minute strategies to cut your tax bill that will come due in April. Maximize the Small Business Tax Break If you’re … Continue reading...
Read MoreTips to Avoid 2019 Tax Penalties
Article Highlights: Underpayment Penalties Withholding Under-distribution Penalty Required Minimum Distributions IRA-to-Charity Distributions The holiday season is upon us, complete with family gatherings, over-indulging in food and beverages, and gift shopping and giving, and the last thing most of us want to think about right now is what faces us after the New Year is rung …
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