When it comes to the kiddie tax, the IRS isn’t kidding around. Thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, there are new changes in the law for tax years 2018 through 2025. For those years, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act taxes a portion of an affected child’s or young adult’s unearned income at the federal income tax rates paid by trusts and estates. And those rates are … [Read more...]
2018 last-minute vehicle purchases to save on taxes
Do you need a replacement business car, SUV, van, or pickup truck? Then hurry to your dealership and buy now! No. I’m not a car dealer trying to make a sale. I’m an accountant trying to get you a big tax deduction for 2018! Here’s the story… Thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, you can now write off the cost of a vehicle-purchase faster than ever before, including, in … [Read more...]
2018 last-minute year-end tax deductions for existing vehicles
December 31 is right around the corner. Which means now is the time to take advantage of vehicle deductions. I’m talking about extremely valuable deductions you may be able to take on your currently-driven business cars, SUVs, trucks, and vans. But time is running out and you need to act before the end of the year. That’s why I urge you to take a minute right now and read … [Read more...]
Five last-minute year-end business deductions
Who says year-end tax planning has to be difficult? If you know the tax law inside out (and we do!), there are easy steps you can and should take right now that will cut your tax bill big time. What money-saving strategies can you put to work in the final days of December 2018? You’ll find out when you read my new article titled Tax Tips: 2018 Last-Minute Year-End … [Read more...]
Six 2018 last-minute year-end medical and retirement deductions
2019 is almost here. But there’s still time to act now and save money on your 2018 taxes. My advice? Take a few minutes to review two retirement and four medical tax-reduction strategies that I’ve provided in my new article. Who knows? You may keep thousands of dollars that belong in your pocket. Not in Uncle Sam’s. But remember. The clock is ticking so act now and read … [Read more...]