Heated debate ahead on tax reform proposals
President Obama recently said that he wants a tax reform/deficit
reduction package by August and lawmakers have many proposals to
consider. The President has introduced a $3.77 trillion budget for
...
Using your 2012 tax-year return to plan for the future
Did you owe tax on your 2012 tax return? Did you receive a sizeable
refund? Or, conversely, did you receive a smaller refund than you
expected? If so, take another look at your tax return from this...
The new 3.8 percent net investment tax continues to challenge
Questions over the operation of the new 3.8 percent Medicare tax on
net investment income (the NII Tax) continue to be placed on the
IRS's doorstep as it tries to better explain the operation of th...
How do I? Compute the small business health insurance credit
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), small
employers can claim a credit for providing health insurance for
employees and their families. Health insurance includes not only
...
FAQ: What is "cost of goods sold"?
A business that manufactures products to be sold, or purchases
products for resale, must value its product inventory at the
beginning and the end of each tax year to determine the cost of
goods sol...
May 2013 tax compliance calendar
As an individual or business, it is your responsibility to be aware
of and to meet your tax filing/reporting deadlines. This calendar
summarizes important tax reporting and filing data for individu...
How Do I? Deduct a bad debt on my individual income tax return?
Nonbusiness creditors may deduct bad debts when they become totally
worthless (i.e. there is no chance of its repayment). The proper
year for the deduction can generally be established by showing
that...
How Do I? Calculate self-employment taxes?
Individuals with $400 or more of net earnings from self-employment
must pay self-employment tax, in addition to any income tax imposed
on the same income. This article can help you estimate any
self-e...
Vehicle tax credits: Not just for hybrids anymore
Move over hybrids - buyers of Volkswagen and Mercedes diesel
vehicles now qualify for the valuable alternative motor vehicle tax
credit. Previously, the credit had gone only to hybrid vehicles.
Now, t...
How Do I? Figure the first-time homebuyer tax credit?
The Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008 (2008 Housing Act) gave a
boost to individuals purchasing a home for the first time with a
$7,500 first-time homebuyer tax credit. The credit was enhanced
from $...
FAQ: Should I borrow from my 401(k)?
The flagging state of the economy has left many individuals and
families to cope with rising gas prices and food costs, struggle
with their mortgage and rent payments, and manage credit card debt
and ...
FAQ: When does a gift require a gift tax return?
If you've made, or are planning to make, a big gift before the end
of 2009, you may be wondering what your gift tax liability, if any,
may be. You may have to file a federal tax return even if you do
...
FAQ: What kinds of moving expenses are deductible?
Only "qualified moving expenses" under the tax law are generally
deductible. Qualified moving expenses are incurred to move the
taxpayer, members of the taxpayer's household, and their personal
belong...
How Do I? ... Keep a log for automobile expenses
If you use your car for business purposes, you may have learned
that keeping track and properly logging the variety of expenses you
incur for tax purposes is not always easy. Practically speaking,
...
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