Tax Planning

Although the official tax filing date has passed us by, the subject matter of this blog is still relevant because many taxpayers have filed extensions and have a number of months before the extended filing date is final.

“And they’re off!” If you’ve ever been to a horse race, the phrase should sound familiar. Those words apply now: the rush to file a complete and accurate tax return on time has begun.

Since 2015, when the Fixing American’s Surface Transportation Act was passed by Congress, world travelers who owe the IRS money have found that it’s no fun to owe a tax debt. In fact, it can ground any and all international travel plans indefinitely.

It is crucial to understand your small business’s tax responsibilities, and there are real risks if you do not.

Many people use the term “tax planning,” but it is often misunderstood. It is the art of learning how to manage your affairs in ways that postpone or avoid taxes. Skilled tax planning means more money to save and invest, and it can make the tax season more of a financial boost instead of a financial burden.

The following questions and answers provide information to individuals of the same sex who are lawfully married (same-sex spouses). These questions and answers reflect the policy outlined in Revenue Ruling 2013-17 in 2013-38 IRB 201.

The following 2016 information is an update of the “Preview Of Some Key 2016 Tax Figures” article originally published last October (2015). The October 2015 publication was presented using estimated figures for 2016.

It’s never too early to begin detailed planning for next year’s taxes -- especially as we head into the final stretch of 2015 and get a better look at what the coming tax season has in store.