Tax Tips

Clean Vehicle Credits and How They Can Help

Starting in 2024, taxpayers buying electric cars may be able to transfer their credits to the dealer in exchange for a lower price.

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Tax Credits and Deductions for Individuals

Learn more about how tax credits and deductions can reduce your tax burden.

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Having trouble with the IRS?

Learn about the Taxpayer Bill of Rights

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Need a copy prior year tax return/W-2's?

Early IRA Distributions are generally subject to a 10% penalty in addition to normal income tax. Plus the move up in tax brackets may affect deductions and credits.

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COVID Relief

The tax deadline to file and pay taxes has been extended to July 15th. IR-2020-61, March 30, 2020 The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people. However, some seniors and others who typically do not file returns will need to submit a simple tax return to receive the stimulus payment.

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Social Distancing: Working from home

Dear Clients, Our team is now working from home until the Illinois stay-at-home order is lifted. We are still able to provide our services over the phone and online...

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Adoption Tax Credit

If you use your vehicle for business, you can deduct your auto miles based on the IRS rates. The new 2018 rate is $0.545 per mile.

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New 2020 Form W-4 To Be Available This Fall

Last year, many taxpayers experienced paying unexpected tax bill due to having too little tax withheld. It was because the old W-4 form was no long applicable to compute the correct withholding after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was enacted in late December 2017.

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Have pending tax issues?

The form of business determines which income tax return a business taxpayer needs to file.

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Business Structure

The form of business determines which income tax return a business taxpayer needs to file.

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Legal Requirements for Small Business

As a small business owner, there can be various obligations at the federal, state, and local level.

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2019 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum

To stay up to date with current tax law and procedures, our team will attend the 2019 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum from Tuesday, 7/23, through Thursday, 7/25...

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Received a Letter from the IRS?

Don’t worry if you receive a letters the IRS sends to taxpayers every year, but don’t ignore it either! IRS letters typically are about a specific issue on your federal tax return or tax account and include specific instructions on what you need to do to respond. Generally, the IRS sends a letter if: - you owe additional tax - you are due a larger refund - the IRS is requesting payment or needs additional information about your return.

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Property Tax Homeowner's Exemption

In addition to lowering the tax rates, some of the changes in the law that affect you and your family include increasing the standard deduction, suspending personal exemptions, increasing the child tax credit, and limiting or discontinuing certain deductions.

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Property Tax Homeowner's Exemption

The Homeowners's exemption is a small discount in property taxes given to homeowners. Are you missing out?

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Early IRA Distributions

Early IRA Distributions are generally subject to a 10% penalty in addition to normal income tax. Plus the move up in tax brackets may affect deductions and credits.

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Education Credits and Deduction

There are various tax credits for post-secondary education expenses. The American Opportunity Credit is available to taxpayers who incur tuition expenses for the first 4 years of qualified post-secondary education for themselves, their spouse, or their dependents.

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Fixed Asset Deductions

The fastest way to depreciate your business’s fixed assets is by use to the Section 179 election. Section 179 property is tangible personal property used in the active conduct of your trade or business.

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Excluding Debt Forgiveness from Taxable Income

Over the last few years individuals who have had debt forgiven, have been receiving 1099’s for the amount of debt canceled, which is generally considered to be taxable income.

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Mileage Deductions

If you use your vehicle for business, you can deduct your auto miles based on the IRS rates. The new 2018 rate is $0.545 per mile.

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