During December, you should evaluate whether you'll save any taxes by postponing 2013 income or deductions into 2014 or by accelerating 2014 income or deductions into 2013. While many factors should be evaluated prior to making your final decision, a few items to keep in mind are as follows: For 2013, a single person will… Continue reading Year End Planning Tip
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Checklist to Cut your 2013 Tax Bill
It's not too late to cut your 2013 tax bill. Prior to Dec. 31st: Increase your 401(k) and 403(b) contributions if you haven't been contributing at the maximum rate all year. This year you can put away up to $17,500 ($23,000 if 50 or older) into your 401(k) or 403(b) plan. If you’re self-employed, consider… Continue reading Checklist to Cut your 2013 Tax Bill
THE NEW AMERICAN TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT – PART 2
By Michael Bohigian, EA In part 1 of this series, we looked at the income side of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. We'll wrap up with Deductions and some tax-savings tips. What’s Being Deducted From Your Deductions Please, No Pease! At first blush, you may be inclined to utter this lament when learning… Continue reading THE NEW AMERICAN TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT – PART 2
SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS PPACA; TAX INCREASE FOR 2013
On June 28th, the Supreme Court upheld most of the provisions of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Here are some of the tax increases that might affect you starting in 2013: Increased and Expanded Medicare Taxes High-income taxpayers will be paying higher Medicare taxes. Under the current rules, individuals have Medicare taxes withheld… Continue reading SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS PPACA; TAX INCREASE FOR 2013