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Archive for January 12th, 2017

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All eyes on tax reform in 2017

All eyes on tax reform in 2017 Congress ended 2016 passing a few targeted tax bills and lawmakers focused on the incoming Trump administration and tax reform in 2017. President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on tax cuts for individuals and businesses. Already, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are preparing for what is expected to […]

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IRS releases 2017 standard mileage rates; business and medical/moving rates drop

IRS releases 2017 standard mileage rates; business and medical/moving rates drop The IRS has released the 2017 optional standard mileage rates that employees, self-employed individuals, and other taxpayers can use to compute deductible costs of operating automobiles (including vans, pickups and panel trucks) for business, medical, moving and charitable purposes. The updated rates are effective […]

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bwhelan

Filing season launches January 23; some refunds may be delayed

Filing season launches January 23; some refunds may be delayed The individual income tax filing season opens on January 23, 2017, the IRS has announced. The IRS also reminded taxpayers that the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (PATH Act) (P.L. 114-113) may impact certain refunds in 2017. Filing season launch The IRS will […]

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FAQ: Are some tax return deadlines changing in 2017?

FAQ: Are some tax return deadlines changing in 2017? The Surface Transportation Act of 2015: Tax Provisions (enacted on Jul. 31, 2015) provided for major changes in certain tax return deadlines. To allow for a transition period for taxpayers adjust to the new due dates, the new filing deadlines carried a delayed effective date: for […]

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How do I? Know what records to discard

How do I? Know what records to discard A new year may find a number of individuals with the pressing urge to take stock, clean house and become a bit more organized. With such a desire to declutter, a taxpayer may want to undergo a housecleaning of documents, receipts and papers that he or she […]

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January 2017 tax compliance calendar

January 2017 tax compliance calendar January 5 Employers. Semi-weekly depositors must deposit employment taxes for Dec 28–Dec 30. January 6 Employers. Semi-weekly depositors must deposit employment taxes for Dec 31 and Jan 1–Jan 3. January 10 Employees who work for tips. Employees who received $20 or more in tips during December must report them to […]

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Brian M. Whelan, CPA, Admitted to Firm as Partner

We are pleased to announce that Brian M. Whelan, CPA has been admitted to the firm as a partner. Brian, who has worked with the firm for more than 12 years, becomes the firm’s fifth partner. In addition to his experience in public accounting at Presti & Naegele, Brian gained experience in the private sector […]

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