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 …
With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which affects your 2018 tax return, there are some significant changes to the way businesses can handle deductions for meals and entertainment expenses. Many business owners weren’t aware of these changes last year, which could mean a little extra work preparing for your tax return. Here’s a rundown …
You’ve heard all the hype about the new tax law. Perhaps your paychecks were a bit bigger in 2018. But lots of people have one question on their minds right now. Am I going to get a huge tax refund this year? Maybe. But maybe not. First, let’s look at what all the fuss is …
When it comes to selecting someone to prepare your tax return, there are a lot of criteria to consider. Have you thought about whether the person offering to do your taxes is a legitimate tax preparer? The IRS has warned taxpayers to be on the watch for what they’re calling ghost preparers—a catch-all term for …
Prior to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), taxpayers could exchange like-kind business property (such as trading in a business vehicle) and defer any gain until the property was ultimately sold. Property that was eligible for this tax-free exchange included both real and personal property. If you traded in a business vehicle in 2017 …
A couple of weeks ago, we announced that Shelly Lingor, Director of Technology Solutions for GCT Technology & Accounting, was joining the partnership. Shortly after that, Shelly and her team at GCT were recognized as a Hubdoc Top 50 Cloud Accountant. Getting into this elite group requires demonstrating solid client results and a strong commitment …
There are some significant tax changes in 2019 that will affect the tax return you file in 2020. Now is the time to make a plan that allows you to take advantage of these changes. Below is easy access to three links we recommend you read as you plan for the new year. 1. Retirement …
We are pleased to announce that Shelly Lingor has been named Partner at GunnChamberlain, P.L. In the past two years, Shelly has taken our technology side, GCT Technology & Accounting, from concept to reality. Virtual accounting services are the clear path to growth, not just for our firm, but also for our clients. By bringing …