by Paula Kennedy, EA | Nov 10, 2020 | Tax
If you file a joint tax return with your spouse, you should be aware of your individual liability. And if you’re getting divorced, you should know that there may be relief in the form of “innocent spouses” available if the IRS comes after you for certain...
by Paula Kennedy, EA | Nov 9, 2020 | Tax
Do you buy or lease computer software to use in your business? Do you develop computer software for use in your business, or for sale or lease to others? Then you should be aware of the complex rules that apply to determine the tax treatment of the expenses of buying,...
by Paula Kennedy, EA | Nov 9, 2020 | Tax
As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount it’s now important to plan for income taxes ($11.58 million in 2020), many estates no longer need to be concerned with federal estate tax. Before 2011, a much smaller amount resulted in estate plans...
by Paula Kennedy, EA | Nov 9, 2020 | Tax
In some cases, investors have significant related expenses, such as the cost of subscriptions to financial periodicals and clerical expenses. Are they tax deductible? Under the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, these expenses aren’t deductible through 2025 if they’re considered...
by Paula Kennedy, EA | Nov 6, 2020 | Tax
COVID-19 has changed our lives in many ways, and some of the changes have 2020 tax implications. Here is basic information about two common situations. 1. Working from home. Many employees have been told not to come into their workplaces due to the pandemic. If...
