In late 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Treasury Department issued a final answer to the question of whether large gifts made between December 31, 2017, and January...
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2020 Standard Mileage Rates Announced for Business, Charitable, Medical, and Moving Purposes
The Internal Revenue Service recently issued the 2020 optional standard mileage rates. These rates, which adjust every year to account for inflation of fuel costs, vehicle cost...
Should You Extend Your 2019 Tax Return?
Roughly 15 million individual taxpayers filed for an automatic six-month extension for the 2018 tax year, according to the IRS, compared with about 10 million people in...
How Industry Fits Into the Valuation Puzzle
IRS Revenue Ruling 59-60 is an essential building block of modern appraisal practice. It identifies "the condition and outlook of the specific industry" as one of the...
Five Payroll Tax Developments for 2020
Along with a new year comes new payroll rules. Here are five highlights: 1. Significant revisions have been made to Form W-4.The IRS redesigned Form W-4, beginning with the 2020...
Get off to a Great Start in 2020 with Your Charitable Contribution Plan
When the Tax Cut and Jobs Act went into effect in January 2018, many taxpayers stopped itemizing their returns. The reality, however, is not necessarily black and white. Unique...
These Tax Mistakes Are Easy to Avoid and Costly to Make
Many small business owners approach tax season with a can-do attitude. This entrepreneurial spirit is admirable, but when it comes to compliance, it is usually best to leave tax...
2020 Standard Mileage Rates Announced for Business, Charitable, Medical, and Moving Purposes
The Internal Revenue Service recently issued the 2020 optional standard mileage rates. These rates, which adjust every year to account for inflation of fuel costs, vehicle cost...
Should You Pay Down Your Home Mortgage Early?
If you routinely have extra cash on hand after paying off your monthly bills, you might want to consider paying down your home mortgage balance faster than is required under your...
S Corps: Time for a Year-End Tax Projection
As the end of the year approaches, it's time to identify tax planning moves you should make before December 31st. The first step in the process is to engage our firm to make a...