by mariettacp | Jan 14, 2011 | Money Tips, Tax Planning, Tax Tips
Congress passed the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 on December 16, 2010 and President Barack Obama signed it into law on December 17, 2010. This sweeping tax package includes, among many other items, an extension of...
by mariettacp | Jan 12, 2011 | Accounting News, Money Tips, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Tips
You may be able to reduce your tax liability through smart debt management planning. Consider whether to defer cancellation of debt (COD) income from the reacquisition of an applicable debt instrument in 2010. The business can elect to have the cancelled COD income...
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....
