Income Tax
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2018 Minimum Wage Changes – State-By-State
Twenty-seven states — plus Washington, D.C. — index their minimum wages to rise automatically with the cost of living. More states will index minimum wage increases annually, starting in the following years, like: Minnesota (2018), Michigan (2019) and ...
New Tax Reform Plan Cuts Corporate Tax Rate, Eliminates AMT and Estate Tax, Changes Brackets
The plan would also repeal the alternative minimum tax (AMT) and the estate tax, while preserving the current status quo tax deferred treatment of 401(k) and similar accounts.
Income Tax Penalties Can Add Up
The amount of the penalty is based on when you file the correct information return or furnish the correct payee statement. The penalty for not filing a correct information return is separate from the penalty for not providing the correct payee statement.
Trump Campaign Chair Manafort Indicted on 12 Counts of Tax Fraud, Evasion, Laundering
The indictment in the district court for Washington D.C. states that Manafort laundered more than $18 million to buy luxury gods and services without paying any tax on the income. This enabled the GIP strategist to support a “lavish lifestyle. “
Trump Tax Plan Repeals Most Itemized Deductions, AMT, Estate Tax
The new tax plan doesn’t provide much detail on how the tax cuts will be paid for and who exactly will benefit. It also throws some important decisions back into Congress’ lap.
Don’t Miss Out on IRC §1202 Stock
First of all, to qualify as IRC §1202 Stock, the stock must be in a domestic C-Corporation. The stock cannot be held by an S-Corporation or a limited liability company (LLC). Another caveat is that the corporation may not have more than $50 million in ...
How to Help Hurricane Harvey Victims
As Hurricane Harvey brings massive floods and destructive winds to Texas, victims are in need of relief and aid.
The Three Most Misunderstood Tax Deductions (Even for Tax Professionals)
Each year during tax time the “most overlooked” tax deductions get a lot of press. And every year the lists include the same deductions, such as state sales tax, student loan interest, job hunting costs, and moving expenses.