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Category Archives: Tax Preparation
IRS To New York, New Jersey, and California: We Weren’t Kidding
Today the IRS issued rules and guidance on charitable contributions as a workaround to the new limits on state and local taxes. Unsurprisingly, the IRS said exactly what I thought they would: both substance over form and quid pro quo … Continue reading
Posted in California, Connecticut, Legislation, New Jersey, New York, Tax Preparation
Tagged TaxReform2017
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Can I Disclose a Candidate’s Tax Returns?
Let’s say that back in 2010 I prepared the federal and California tax returns for John and Mary Smith of Irvine, California. Ten years later, Mr. Smith decides to run for statewide office. Let’s further assume I abhor Mr. Smith’s … Continue reading
Posted in IRS, Tax Preparation
Tagged President.Trump
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The 2019 Tax Season (Part 1): A Miserable Year
This is my 19th year as a tax professional. By far, this past Tax Season was the worst of the nineteen I’ve experienced. Why? Well, there were a multitude of reasons. First, I had a personal issue that impacted my … Continue reading
Posted in Tax Preparation
Tagged 2019.Tax.Season
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Hug Your Tax Professional, or The Upcoming Horrible, Miserable, Rotten, and Delayed Tax Season
A question I’ve been asked many times this month: When will the 2019 Tax Season (for filing 2018 tax returns) open? The answer I’ve given is, “I don’t know.” Normally by now the IRS has released the date. As of … Continue reading
Posted in IRS, Tax Preparation
Tagged 2019.Tax.Season
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It’s Time to Panic!
If you haven’t done your taxes yet but have an extension, it is now officially TIME TO PANIC! The deadline is in less than one week (unless you’re in a hurricane disaster zone, and that will, unfortunately, likely include the … Continue reading
Let Us Entertain You (or Not)
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) or, as I like to call it, the 2017 tax reform law, changed quite a few things for taxes. Most of these lower rates, or add a new deduction or credit. However, there … Continue reading
Posted in Tax Preparation
Tagged meals.and.entertainment
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Bozo Tax Tip #5: Use a Bozo Accountant!
Here’s another Bozo Tax Tip that keeps coming around. The problem is, the Bozos don’t change their stripes. In any case, here are some signs your accountant might be a Bozo: – He’s never met a deduction that doesn’t fit … Continue reading
Posted in Tax Preparation
Tagged BozoTaxPreparer, BozoTaxTips
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Bozo Tax Tip #10: Email Your Social Security Number
It’s time for our annual rundown of Bozo Tax Tips, strategies that you really, really, really shouldn’t try. But somewhere, somehow, someone will try these. Don’t say I didn’t warn you! This is a repeat for the fifth year in … Continue reading
Posted in IRS, Tax Preparation
Tagged BozoTaxTips
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Driver’s Licenses and Tax Filings
Many states are now requiring we obtain your driver’s license information (or state ID) in order to file your return. Currently, these states are requiring this information: – Alabama – California – Colorado – Illinois – Kansas – Louisiana – … Continue reading
Court Rules IRS Cannot Charge for PTINs
Back in 2010 to 2011 the IRS ordered all tax professionals to obtain a PTIN–a Preparer Tax Identification Number. The IRS stated this was necessary to track tax professionals, and would help in regulating the tax professional community. There is … Continue reading