by somichcpa | Feb 18, 2020 | Business, Individual Taxes
With the major Form W-4 overhaul for 2020, you may field questions from your employees concerning their federal paycheck tax withholdings. While it’s not your responsibility to provide tax advice to your employees, it’s good to be prepared to help answer questions...
by somichcpa | Feb 11, 2020 | Financial Planning, Individual Taxes, Retirement Planning
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act, also known as the SECURE Act, was passed by Congress in late December 2019. Here are some of the features in the new legislation that will help you save more for retirement: Money can continue to grow...
by somichcpa | Feb 3, 2020 | Individual Taxes, Tax Tips
The IRS primer every voter should know Every year the IRS publishes instructions to prepare your Form 1040, individual tax return. The publication for 2019 is a whopping 108 pages! On page 103 of the IRS booklet is a summary of collections (income) and spending...
by somichcpa | Jan 28, 2020 | Individual Taxes, Tax Tips
Tax filing season has officially begun and now is the time to start getting your tax records organized. If any of the following situations pertain to you, consider filing your taxes as soon as possible. You’re worried about tax identity fraud. One of the most popular...
by somichcpa | Jan 16, 2020 | Individual Taxes
5 Surprising Taxable Items Wages and self-employment earnings are taxable, but what about the random cash or financial benefits you receive through other means? If something of value changes hands, you can bet the IRS considers a way to tax it. Here are five taxable...