Taxes February 6, 2026
IRS Issues Proposed Rules on Clean Fuel Tax Credit
The Treasury Department and the IRS released proposed regulations Feb. 3 on the clean fuel production credit under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
January 2, 2018
A New Year and New Tax Laws: What Reform Means for IRS Tax Brackets and Deductions
The standard deduction is effectively doubled to $12,000 for single filers and $24,000 for joint filers, while the additional standard deductions for the elderly and blind are retained.
January 1, 2018
Tax Pro Shows Hidden Benefits of 2018 Tax Reform Law
There are so many cool things that you can do with this new tax law. I will be updating you on more of them soon.
January 1, 2018
2018 Tax Reform Law Doubles Child Tax Credit
The TCJA doubles increases the child tax credit (CTC) from $1,000 to $2,000 and raises the refundable portion of the CTC to $1,400. In addition, it authorizes a $500 nonrefundable credit for non-child dependents for taxpayers who don’t claim a CTC.
December 31, 2017
New Top Inspector at IRS Watchdog Agency
TIGTA's Office of Investigations investigates allegations related to fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement concerning activities of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and related entities, and also protects the IRS against external attempts to corrupt...
December 28, 2017
2018 IRS Income Tax Refund Chart – When Will I Get My Tax Refund?
When will you get your IRS income tax refund? How quickly a taxpayer receives a refund also depends on when they file and whether they have requested a direct deposit of their refund, or a paper check. This is because during some time frames there is ...
December 28, 2017
New Tax Law Complicates Property Tax Deduction: How Pre-Paying Can Help
Before the new tax reform law – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) -- was finalized, Congress made a slight concession to residents of high-tax states by including a limited deduction for state and local taxes (SALT), which includes state income, sales ...
December 24, 2017
When Will New 2018 Tax Reform Law Take Effect?
On the Friday before Christmas, President Trump signed the new tax reform bill into law. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will take effect January 1, 2018, but when will most taxpayers see the effects? When will they see more money in their wallets?
December 24, 2017
Tax Planning Tips for Cutting 2017 Income Taxes – Tax Reform Edition
There’s still time left for you or your clients to cut their 2017 tax bills. The conventional tax wisdom at the end of the year is to pull in deductions to offset current tax liability and push off income to postpone tax payment. This takes on added ...
December 22, 2017
President Trump Signs New Income Tax Law into Effect – New Brackets and Deductions for 2018
After the new tax reform law passed both the House and Senate, there was discussion about holding off the signing until the first week in January. Now, however, the President says he will stick by his Christmas pledge.
December 20, 2017
President Trump May Wait Until January to Sign New Tax Reform Law
Generally, the provisions in the TCJA take effect on January 1, 2018. Most of the provisions affecting individuals are temporary and “sunset” after 2025, while the majority of business provisions are permanent. Following is a rundown on some of the ...
December 20, 2017
Tax Reform Bill Passes Congress, Heads To President Trump
When enacted, the bill will be effective for the 2018 tax year and beyond. That means most taxpayers will not see the changes of the new law for about a year, when they file their 2018 taxes in April of 2019, although wage earners may see ...
December 20, 2017
When Will Trump Tax Reform Take Effect? Average Worker May Get Extra $38 Per Paycheck
People who work a "regular" job, and have taxes withheld from their paychecks, will likely see a change in their federal income tax withholding. For a taxpayer who gets a $1,000 tax cut, this could mean an extra $38 or so per paycheck (if paid biweekly).