Are You Ready To File?

ARE YOU READY TO FILE? April 15th is close at hand – are you ready to file? Normally I would tell you to be ready to file by April 15th or file a Form 4868 to extend your filing date to October 15th but the IRS recently announced the moving of the tax filing deadline...

Changes In Child Care Tax Credit

CHILD TAX CREDIT CHANGES Under prior tax law, qualifying taxpayers with dependent children under age 17 could get a child tax credit of up to $2,000 per child. The taxpayer has to meet income limitations and the child must also meet certain requirements. Up to $1,400...

Don’t Forget These 2020 Tax Deductions

As we move toward the new 2020 tax return due date of May 17, 2021, I want to remind you of a few items that are new for this fling season and easy to overlook.   The first is a charitable contribution deduction for folks claiming the standard deduction. In prior...

Tax Return Review Hints

Prior to e-filing your tax return, you will need to review it. Here are some suggestions to ensure everything looks right. The Basics Confirm the basics for you, your spouse and your dependents: Double check the name, address, Social Security Numbers and proper...