With the increase in the Standard Deduction created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, many more taxpayers are choosing not to itemize. Even so, there are still opportunities to reduce your taxable income. Among…

Having your tax return audited is a highly stressful situation. Here are some common audit red flags, and ways to protect yourself. • Failing to report all taxable income. You’ve probably received numerous 1099s, W-2s…

Where’s My Tax Return? Common items that are often forgotten Wondering why your tax return is not finished? Often the delay can come from one or two items that were overlooked and are needed to…

“At any time during 2019, did you receive, sell, send, exchange or otherwise acquire any financial interest in any virtual currency?” When you go to file your Form 1040 this year, you’ll notice this new…

Understanding Your Special K’s The IRS is reporting that it will be comparing filed 1099-Ks against income reported on business tax returns (including those reported on 1040 Schedule C tax returns). Knowing how this impacts…

Mileage rates for travel are now set for 2020. The standard business mileage rate decreases by 0.5 cents to 57.5 cents per mile. The medical and moving mileage rates also decreases by 3 cents to…

Significant Changes To Retirement Legislation On December 20, 2019, President Donald J. Trump signed into law H.R. 1865, the “Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020”. This legislation primarily authorized appropriations to fund the operation of…

If you don’t receive a W-2 or 1099, is this a defense to protect yourself from not reporting the income during an audit? In short, the answer is no. You are required to report your…