Estate Planning for Appreciated Assets with a Zeroed-out GRAT, Part 2
- May 19, 2014
written by Brenda Logsdon Click here to read part 1. A GRAT is an estate planning technique that minimizes the tax...
IRS Takes Aim at Employment Tax Compliance
- April 7, 2014
written by Amy Shewmaker The likelihood that your business will be involved in a tax audit has increased in an effort...
Repair Regulations: Changes for 2014 and Beyond
- March 24, 2014
written by Aaron Henry The final “repair” regulations were released by the IRS and became effective January 1, 2014. These regulations...
Understanding Key 2014 Tax Changes
- March 10, 2014
While you may be concerned about your 2013 tax return, right now is a good time to start thinking about 2014....
FAQ: How Do I Gather the Right Paperwork for a Charitable Deduction?
- March 3, 2014
written by Kami Mason Taxpayers must generally provide documentation to support a claim for any contributions made to charity that they...
IRS 2013 Audit Rates Vary Significantly Among Taxpayers
- February 24, 2014
written by Joe Farias The IRS revealed the newest data and it shows a decline in audits amid all income groups...
Are you planning to construct a new building or start a major building remodel?
- January 20, 2014
Are you planning to construct a new building or start a major building remodel? If so, there are several items that...
How to Calculate the Kiddie Tax
- January 6, 2014
A child with earned income above a certain dollar amount is generally required to file their own individual tax return. However,...
How will expiring tax provisions affect businesses at the end of 2013?
- December 16, 2013
The tax code contains many provisions that are considered temporary and will expire after a set period of time. The end...