February 2020 Individual Due Dates
Don’t miss these February due dates!
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Mortgage Insurance Premium Deduction Retroactively Extended
On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed into law the Appropriations Act of 2020, which included a number of tax law changes, including retroactively extending certain tax provisions that expired after 2017 or were about to expire, a number of retirement and IRA plan modifications, and other changes that will impact a large portion of […]
Will Independent Contractors Become Extinct?
The California legislature recently passed landmark labor legislation that essentially makes it very difficult, if not impossible, for a worker to be classified as an independent contractor (self-employed). Governor Newsom was quick to sign it into law, and it generally became effective on January 1, 2020. Many believe this legislation will suppress entrepreneurship and innovation.
Employer’s Pension Startup Credit Substantially Increased
On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed into law the Appropriations Act of 2020, which included a number of tax law changes, including retroactively extending certain tax provisions that expired after 2017 or were about to expire, a number of retirement and IRA plan modifications, and other changes that will impact a large portion of […]
Do I Have to File a Tax Return?
This is a question many taxpayers ask during this time of year, and the question is far more complicated than people believe. To fully understand, we need to consider that there are times when individuals are REQUIRED to file a tax return, and then there are times when it is to the individuals’ BENEFIT to […]
2020 Standard Mileage Rates Announced
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) computes standard mileage rates for business, medical and moving each year, based on a number of factors, to determine the standard mileage rates for the following year.
Congress Allowing Higher Medical Deductions for 2019 and 2020
On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed into law the Appropriations Act of 2020, which included a number of tax law changes, including extending certain tax provisions that expired after 2017 or were about to expire, a number of retirement and IRA plan modifications, and other changes that will impact a large portion of U.S. […]
January 2020 Individual Due Dates
January 2 – Time to Call for Your Tax Appointment January is the beginning of tax season. If you have not made an appointment to have your taxes prepared, we encourage you to do so before the calendar becomes too crowded. January 10 – Report Tips to Employer If you are an employee who works […]
10 Easy End of Year Tax Tips to Increase Your Tax Refund
Article Featured on TurboTax The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2019 taxes (filed in 2020). It’s hard to believe that we are in the last quarter of the year! With 2019 coming to an end, now is a great time to make some […]
How to Protect Yourself from Scams, ID Theft and Cyber Criminals
As much as the Internet has changed our lives for the good, it has also opened us up to threats from crooks from all over the world. They are smart and always coming up with a new trick to separate you from your hard-earned dollars or with an illegal way to use your stolen ID. […]