Expanded Sec. 152 for Dependents
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act broadened the Child Tax Credit and introduced some big changes…
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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has turned the tax code upside down on alimony, especially…
Read this Insight...IRS Releases 2018 Pension Plan Contribution Limits
A new year brings new changes. The Internal Revenue Service recently announced updated pension plan contribution…
Read this Insight...A New Twist on an Old Scam
As many are aware, tax scams are on the uptick. What you may not know is…
Read this Insight...Construction Companies Go Green
The construction industry has discovered that greening its energy sources with renewable energy initiatives is good…
Read this Insight...New Deadline and Increased Penalties for Forms 1099 and W-2
The IRS is getting stricter on filing deadlines for information returns and have increased penalties for…
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IRS Announces Various Tax Benefit Increases for 2016
For tax year 2016, the IRS recently announced many annual inflation adjustments. IRS Revenue Procedure 2015-53…
Read this Insight...2012 Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals and Businesses
As 2012 is coming to a close, now is an ideal time to start preparing for ...
Read this insight Jacob Sheffield Receives 40 Under 40 Award
Santa Barbara, CA – Congratulations to Jacob Sheffield who was recently named one of the 40 ...
Read this insight Three Strategies That Add Flexibility to Your Estate Plan
In recent years, estate planning has been complicated by uncertainty over the future of the federal ...
Read this insight Understanding and Utilizing Financial Statements of Nonprofit Organizations
Financial statements provide a wealth of financial information about a nonprofit organization's most recent month, quarter ...
Read this insight Tax Court Denial of Charitable Deductions
The Tax Court recently ruled that a married couple's significant amount of charitable contributions were not ...
Read this insight New Tax on Investment Income to Support Medicare
The recent Supreme Court ruling on the healthcare law upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care ...
Read this insight IRS Audits Foreseeable for Ultra-Wealthy
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has ramped up its efforts in recent years by expanding its ...
Read this insight Regulatory Changes to Pension Plans – Upcoming Deadlines
In an effort to clarify the general ambiguity that looms over pension plans and fees paid ...
Read this insight A Trust That Keeps on Giving
With a properly executed estate plan, your wealth can be enjoyed by your children and even ...
Read this insight Business Vehicle Depreciation Limits Released for 2012
The IRS recently released the updated version of allowable depreciation limits for business passenger vehicles and ...
Read this insight Social Security Statements Available Online
As of May 1, the Social Security Administration now provides workers, ages 18 and over, with ...
Read this insight Key Provisions of the JOBS Act
On April 5, President Obama signed into law the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act), ...
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