Back in December, President Donald Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Congress had included in the act a “20 percent of X” tax deduction for owners of pass-through businesses, and most small businesses owners celebrated. “This is the first broad brush deduction available only to businesses owners since the inception of the Federal […]
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Ten Takeaways from the Tax Reform for HNW Individuals
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act introduced significant changes to the taxation of high-net-worth individuals. The changes particularly affect globally mobile clients and multi-jurisdictional families with U.S. connections. Here are some key takeaways for international HNW individuals. Read the full article here>>
Avoid the Rush: Some Taxpayers May Need Prior-Year Tax Data
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers who have changed tax software products that they may need information from their 2016 tax return to complete their taxes this year. It’s always a good idea to keep copies of previously-filed tax returns. That recommendation is more important this year because, for some taxpayers, certain data from […]
Only 13% of business’ tax cuts are going to workers, survey says
Businesses are going to spend their big tax cut savings on investors, new equipment, getting out of debt and buying other companies. Oh, and workers. Employees will get a tiny piece, too. A very tiny piece. Only 13% of companies’ tax cut savings will go to pay raises, bonuses and employee benefits, according to a […]
5 Overlooked Small-Business Tax Deductions
Failing to claim all the small-business tax deductions you’re entitled to is like flushing money down the toilet. Deductions are a legal way to reduce the amount of business income that is subject to tax. Keeping good records is key to backing up the deductions, says Barbara Weltman, author of “J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes […]
What to expect from the IRS during the government shutdown
The federal government shut down at midnight Friday after the Senate failed to pass a continuing spending resolution that would have funded the government going forward. The House of Representatives had passed a bill, H.R. 195, on Thursday that would have funded the government through February 16. However, in the Senate, 60 votes were needed […]