With all the new tax changes coming, you might be wondering when they will come into effect. The new tax bill came into effect on January 1st, 2018. Therefore, any income you earn starting on January 1st, 2018 will be under the new bill and taxed at the new rates. The changes, however, do not […]
2018 Taxes, Accounting, CPA, Kevin Wrobel, Tax Bill, Taxes, Wrobel AccountingThe American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, which was signed on January 2, 2013, did not make major changes in the tax rules governing most Americans. But it did create significant tax increases for high-earners. The thresholds identifying “high-earners” differ from one tax provision to the next, leaving many who don’t consider themselves wealthy exposed […]
Year after year, health care and medical insurance costs outpace inflation. One survey, for example, found that health insurance premium costs are growing at five times the rate of wages. It’s little wonder, therefore, that business owners and employees are scrambling for ways to curtail health care expenses. In an effort to address this dilemma, […]
This year higher-income taxpayers may need to factor additional Medicare taxes into their planning. Not only will the Medicare tax increase on earned income above certain levels, but also a new tax will apply to certain investment income. The traditional Medicare tax has been 2.9% of earned income for self-employed people and 1.45% for employees […]
One of the best things about a midyear tax checkup is having the time to investigate, plan, and implement strategies that can reduce your current-year taxes. That’s particularly true this year, since tax legislation enacted in January means many rules for 2013 are already in place, and there’s more certainty about what actions will be […]
If the bulk of your taxable income is from wages, your tax liability is probably being covered by withholding from your paychecks. However, if you have income that is not subject to withholding, you may need to pay quarterly tax estimates. Many taxpayers who switch from being an employee to being self-employed find out about […]
Victims of Hurricane Sandy may be entitled to some tax relief, according to a recent announcement by the IRS. Certain tax filing and payment deadlines from late October on will be extended until February 1, 2013. This includes the final 2012 estimated tax payment (normally due January 15, 2013) and payroll and excise taxes (normally […]
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 was approved by Congress just after we plunged over the “fiscal cliff”. Although it restores and modifies several expired tax breaks, it doesn’t address other issues. This latest tax law is not likely to be the final word on taxes in 2013, since Congress is once again talking […]
December deadline for tax-exempt reinstatement: Here’s an important reminder for small nonprofit organizations: If your organization had its tax-exempt status revoked for failing to file an annual return from 2007 through 2009, the IRS is giving you a chance to get reinstated. The IRS has issued guidance for small organizations with gross annual receipts of […]
December 31st will be very important in the lives of taxpayers, because on that date many tax-saving provisions are set to expire. Congress has extended many of these provisions on a year-by-year basis. However, as it stands now, many tax-cutting provisions have already expired or will expire. Here are a few of the more important […]