One of the most misunderstood concepts that our clients find confusing every year around tax time has to do with business expenses, assets, and depreciation. Specifically, when you spend money on something for your business, how does that get reflected at tax time? Many people are familiar with the concept of depreciating assets, but it’s …
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Each year, the Florida Institute of CPAs organizes a CPA day of service, encouraging members to give back to their communities. We’re thrilled to be getting involved with two important organizations on May 17-18 this year. On Friday, May 17, our team will be gathering at the Jacksonville Zoo to volunteer with the USO for …
The tax returns are in, and so are the step counts. We have winners of the 2019 Fitbit Challenge! First, the top steppers for March and April. March Page Shelby Tina April Kaneka Page Tina And although there was a valiant effort to unseat the reigning champ, that seems to be an impossible task. The …
Many taxpayers filed extensions this year due to surprises and misunderstandings about the new rules under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. If you extended your tax return and didn’t pay an estimate of the tax you owe, be aware that interest and penalties are now accumulating. When you extend your tax return, it’s in …
As we’re in the final crunch period to complete 2018 tax returns, we’ve been answering numerous questions about tax deductions. Here are some of the most significant changes our clients are seeing and what they mean for your tax bill this year. Are my contributions to charity still deductible? The short answer: yes, if you …
Many people elect to have their income withheld at a higher rate in order to receive a large tax refund each year. While we generally don’t advise giving the government an interest-free loan, many enjoy getting the big payback in April. For 2018, the first tax year under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), …
It’s tax season, and CPAs across the country are working around the clock, seldom leaving their desks as they endeavor to complete tax return after tax return. Massive quantities of pizza and Chinese takeout are being consumed. Clients are dropping by with donuts. Coffee is brewed by the gallon. Sunshine and time spent outdoors are …
Tax returns for partnerships and S-corps that pay on a calendar year are due this Friday, March 15th. C-corps have an additional month to complete and file their returns (those are due on the April 15th tax deadline). Are you ready to file? If the answer is no, you need to file an extension, which …
If you’re a parent, you may remember filing your taxes the year after your first child was born. Did you get excited about claiming a dependent on your tax return for the first time? Guess what: the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act doubled the tax credit to $2,000 for each dependent. Up to $1,400 of …