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March 2013 tax compliance calendar

As an individual or business, it is your responsibility to be aware of and to meet your tax filing/reporting deadlines. This calendar summarizes important tax reporting and filing data for individuals, businesses and other taxpayers for the month of March 2013. March 1 Employers. Semi-weekly depositors must deposit employment taxes for payroll dates February 23-26. […]

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FAQ: What are the pros and cons of limited liability companies (LLCs)?

When starting a business or changing an existing one there are several types of business entities to choose from, each of which offers its own advantages and disadvantages. Depending on the size of your business, one form may be more suitable than another. For example, a software firm consisting of one principal founder and several […]

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How do I….calculate the reinstated Pease itemized deductions limitation under ATRA?

The limitation on itemized deductions (also known as the Pease limitation after the member of Congress who sponsored the original legislation) is reinstated by the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) for tax years beginning after December 31, 2012. The reinstated Pease limitation is intended to reduce or eliminate the itemized deductions of higher income taxpayers […]

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Tax penalties: sometimes good intentions are not enough

One morning you reach into your mailbox or bin to find the dreaded letter from the IRS announcing that you owe unpaid taxes. As if that wasn’t enough to induce panic, you may discover there are add-on charges for interest and penalties. Penalties for what, you may ask? If you violate the Tax Code, the […]

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What does ATRA do for estate planning?

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA) has provided much needed certainty for estate tax planners and for taxpayers who want to arrange their financial affairs. For the first time in 10 years, beginning January 1, 2013, the maximum estate tax rate, the inflation-adjusted exclusion, and other estate tax features have been made permanent. […]

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