Individual Tax Articles
Claiming Your Parent as a Dependent
Posted by D’Marie Murray on September 13, 2019
If you pay over half the cost of supporting a parent, he or she is considered your dependent for federal income tax purposes — which may qualify you to some significant tax breaks.
Taxes and Long Term Care Insurance – What Your Need to Know
Posted by Bryan Staniszewski on September 12, 2019
If you or a loved one needs long-term care, consider purchasing a long-term care (LTC) insurance policy. As a bonus, qualified LTC policies may deliver some tax breaks.
Tax Strategies for Seniors
Posted by Robert Ingrasci on September 04, 2019
Good things come to those who wait. Older taxpayers may be entitled to some age-based tax breaks.
Common Questions About Kids and Taxes
Posted by Kevin Smeader on August 22, 2019
Does your son or daughter work during the summer or school year? Here are answers to some common questions about the tax rules that may apply to kids.
Summer Loving? Financial Considerations to Think About Before You Tie the Knot
Posted by Kelsey Weigel on August 20, 2019
For many couples, summer is the quintessential time to tie the knot, but there's more than the ceremony to consider when a couple merges their lives, including taxes and other financial issues.
Five Mid-Year Tax Planning Strategies for Individuals
Posted by Cheryl A. Jankowski on August 05, 2019
Whether you are looking for ideas to help cut your tax bill for the current year, or you are hoping to minimize future taxes, now is a good time to start thinking about your tax planning strategies.
IRS Approves Spousal IRA Rollover Despite Existence of Trust
Posted by Robert Ingrasci on July 02, 2019
The IRS has privately ruled that a surviving spouse can roll over her deceased spouse's IRA — payable to a trust of which she is sole trustee and beneficiary — into her own IRA. Generally, where an IRA beneficiary is a trust, a surviving spouse is barred from treating a decedent's IRA as her own account.
IRS and Treasury Release Second Set of Opportunity Zone Guidance
Posted by Cory Van Deusen V on June 14, 2019
On April 17, 2019, the IRS and Treasury issued its much anticipated second set of proposed regulations under Internal Revenue Code, Section 1400Z-2, Special rules for capital gains invested in opportunity zones.
New York State Updates the STAR Program For 2019
Posted by Sara Dayton on June 07, 2019
Beginning this year, the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance released two updates to the STAR (School Tax Relief) program.
Personal Property Tax Compliance: Eight Frequently Missed Issues That Can Lead to Overpayments
Posted by Mark Stack on May 13, 2019
Understanding and adhering to the multitude of personal property tax compliance obligations throughout the thousands of jurisdictions that assess personal property taxes can be administratively burdensome. A company’s personal property tax liabilities can be impacted if a company is not equipped to navigate the differing rules and opportunities in the jurisdictions in which its personal property is located. The following summarizes the most often overlooked items that result in overpayments of personal property taxes by any organization.