Posts Tagged ‘Deduction’
By Edelstein on December 16, 2020
You may be able to deduct some of your medical expenses, including prescription drugs, on your federal tax return. However, the rules make it hard for many people to qualify. But with proper planning, you
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By Edelstein on March 5, 2020
The IRS has released proposed regulations addressing the deductibility of meal and entertainment expenses in tax years beginning after December 31, 2017. Among other things, the proposed regulations clear up lingering confusion regarding whether meals
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By Edelstein on March 4, 2020
If you own a home, the interest you pay on your home mortgage may provide a tax break. However, many people believe that any interest paid on their home mortgage loans and home equity loans
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By Edelstein on February 5, 2020
If you’re getting ready to file your 2019 tax return, and your tax bill is higher than you’d like, there may still be an opportunity to lower it. If you qualify, you can make a
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By Edelstein on November 26, 2019
The IRS has issued new guidance updating the rules for using optional standard mileage rates when calculating “above-the-line” deductions for the costs of operating an automobile for certain purposes. IRS Revenue Procedure 2019-46 also lays
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By Edelstein on November 12, 2019
On November 12th, 2019, we hosted our Annual Tax Timely Topic Breakfast at the UMass Club. The morning started with our IT Director, Mike Bisso, presenting on Security Awareness. After that, a panel consisting of
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By Edelstein on October 31, 2019
The first tax-filing season under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was a time of uncertainty for many businesses as they struggled with the implications of the law’s sweeping changes for their bottom lines.
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By Edelstein on October 29, 2019
Fall is in the air and that means it’s time to turn your attention to year-end tax planning. While several clear strategies and tactics emerged during the first tax filing season under the Tax Cuts
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By Edelstein on October 8, 2019
Earlier this year, the IRS published a proposed safe harbor giving owners of certain rental real estate interests the opportunity to take advantage of the qualified business income (QBI) deduction. The QBI write-off was created
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By Edelstein on July 18, 2019
There’s good news about the Section 179 depreciation deduction for business property. The election has long provided a tax windfall to businesses, enabling them to claim immediate deductions for qualified assets, instead of taking depreciation
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