by mariettacp | Jan 10, 2011 | Money Tips, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Increase your basis in a partnership or S corporation if doing so will enable you to deduct a loss from it for this year. A partner’s share of partnership losses is deductible only to the extent of his partnership basis as of the end of the partnership year in...
by mariettacp | Jan 7, 2011 | Money Tips, Tax Planning, Tax Tips
The total (aggregate) credit for energy efficient improvements to the home in 2009 and 2010 is $1,500. Unless Congress acts, this tax break won’t be around after this year. Additionally, substantial tax credits are available for installing energy generating...
by mariettacp | Jan 5, 2011 | Money Tips, Tax Planning, Tax Tips
Facing a penalty for underpayment of estimated taxes and the increased withholding option is unavailable or won’t sufficiently address the problem? Take an eligible rollover distribution from a qualified retirement plan before the end of 2010. Income tax will be...
by mariettacp | Jan 3, 2011 | Money Tips, Tax Planning, Tax Tips
Year-end tax planning tip of day: Increase your withholding if you are facing a penalty for underpayment of federal estimated tax. Doing so may reduce or eliminate the penalty. Contact your CPA if you have any questions about appropriate withholding rates. © 2010...
by mariettacp | Dec 31, 2010 | Money Tips, Tax Planning, Tax Tips
To maximize your pre-tax deductions, review your FSA contributions to make sure they match up with your spending. Increase the amount you set aside for next year in your employer’s health flexible spending account (FSA) if you set aside too little for this year....
by mariettacp | Dec 29, 2010 | Money Tips, Tax Tips
If the IRS is after you to collect a tax liability that’s beyond your capacity to pay, you should be aware of a technique that may allow you to settle your tax debt for a fraction of its face value. It’s called an offer-in-compromise. Like any creditor,...
