In the not so distant past (last week?), we linked to a well-informed article from a CPA about Russian versus Western influence on Ukraine in this post. Since then, there have been new developments in that part of the world as you may or may not be aware. If you are not aware, read on for a quick
John Koskinen, IRS commish
Now that tax season is undeniably here and all of the requisite forms are ever so diligently finding their way to the IRS's mailboxes, here is a video from IRS commissioner John Koskinen outlining a few of the circumstances the average tax payer can expect this year. Is it just me or did you find
Expanded 529 Plan Features
What is a 529 Plan? It is a way to invest your money to be used for future educational expenses for college. Distributions from 529 plans can be used to pay for tuition, books, and other expenses for college. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has added computer technology to the
2009 Tax Legislation/American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
OVERVIEW On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This $787 billion law was intended to jump start the US economy by triggering a surge of direct spending and tax incentives. Overall, the new law creates over 300 changes
A New Forum for Networking & Continuing Education
Fifty six percent of new businesses fail in the first four years. For a decade, I’ve been contacting new business and helping them avoid failure by implementing quality accounting systems and adopting a structure that will preserve cash flow for growth rather than taxes. However, this is clearly
2009 Inflation Adjustments Widen Tax Brackets and Tax Benefits
Due to inflation adjustments, tax brackets are set to widen in 2009. The IRS announced the new personal exemption and standard deduction amounts on October 16, 2008. The key changes that will affect 2009 tax brackets include the following: The new personal and dependency exemption amounts
Tax Deadline Changes For Some Businesses
Currently the extension due dates for calendar year Partnerships and Estates fall on October 15th, which is the same day that Individual tax return extensions are due. Often times this causes problems for those individuals who are waiting for a K-1 to complete their 1040. The IRS has recognized
Capital gains rate starts at zero in 2008.
You already know the federal tax rate on capital gains varies, depending on your tax bracket, the kind of property you sell, and how long you owned it. But are you aware that starting next year some capital gains won't be taxed at all? From 2008 through 2010, if your taxable income falls within