helpful tax hints

2014 Healthcare and You
2014 Healthcare and You
2014 Healthcare and You
By Deirdre M. Hartmann, CPA, Nisivoccia LLP Health care reform, the Accountable Care Act (ACA), which was passed in 2010, was intended to provide more Americans with affordable health care coverage. With many major ACA provisions beginning on January 1, 2014, we’ve partnered with the NJ Society of CPA’s to explain the importance of the impact for individuals and small businesses.
Helpful Tax Tips
Helpful Tax Tips
Helpful Tax Tips
By James Lawrence, CPA, Traphagen Financial Group There seem to be three types of taxpayers: those who want refunds (refunders), those who don’t want to pay until they need to (procrastinators) and those who are indifferent (apathetics). Although each type may have different personal income tax responsibilities, all must follow Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations in order to avoid penalties
Some Less-Thought-Of Tax Deductions [SPONSORED]
Some Less-Thought-Of Tax Deductions [SPONSORED]
Some Less-Thought-Of Tax Deductions [SPONSORED]
By Barry S. Kleiman, CPA, Untracht Early LLC There are many tax deductions people can take, some less obvious than others. While you can’t claim the family pet as a dependent, did you know that expenses for the care of a service dog qualify for the medical deduction?  We’ve partnered with the NJ Society of CPA’s to examine some other not-so-obvious tax deductions:
Financial Planning Strategies for 2013 and Beyond [SPONSORED]
Financial Planning Strategies for 2013 and Beyond [SPONSORED]
Financial Planning Strategies for 2013 and Beyond [SPONSORED]
After several years of long-term tax rate uncertainty, we now have tax rate certainty. The portion of the fiscal cliff that loomed over taxpayers as the sun set on the Bush-era tax rates was solved in a last-minute political compromise. We’ve partnered with the New Jersey Society of  CPA’s to explain how this will effect you as a resident of New Jersey in the fiscal year 2013.
Choosing a Tax Advisor [SPONSORED]
Choosing a Tax Advisor [SPONSORED]
Choosing a Tax Advisor [SPONSORED]
Selecting a tax advisor can be an extremely daunting task. There are several questions to ask yourself: What am I looking for, someone to prepare my tax returns or a qualified professional who will provide value as a trusted advisor?