A small, but important, component of the health care reform bills passed earlier this year…..
2010 Year-end Tax Planning Presents Unique Challenges
As the end of 2010 quickly approaches, individual taxpayers should start to execute valuable year-end tax strategies.
Under 27 and need health insurance?
As part of the 2010 health care reform law, people up to age 26 can now get covered by their parents’ health insurance policies.
Treasury Goes Green
The U.S. Treasury has adopted a new initiative to dramatically increase the number of electronic transactions for millions of citizens and businesses. It is expected to save more than $400 million and 12 million pounds of paper in the first five years alone.
Administration Outlines Fiscal 2011 Tax Proposals
On February 1, 2010, the Treasury Department released General Explanations of the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2011 Revenue Proposals (“Green Book”), which provides a description of the Obama Administration’s budget proposals affecting revenues.
Will Your Health Care Be Taxed?
No, you won’t have to pay taxes on health insurance paid by your employer!
But there is a new reporting requirement included in the new health care law that requires health insurance premiums to be reported on an employee’s W-2. Current law excludes health insurance from taxable income, and nothing has changed this tax-free employee benefit.
Managing Businesses With Quickbooks
QuickBooks is not just for organizing your data for tax preparation, but can provide valuable information to manage your business.
2010 Estate Tax Repeal
You may have heard that the federal estate and the generation-skipping transfer taxes have been temporarily repealed in 2010. Your estate planning documents have been prepared to ensure that your family and financial goals are met after you die. The estate planning documents tell everyone exactly where you want your assets distributed.
New Tax Benefits Aid Employers
Two new tax benefits are now available to employers hiring workers who were previously unemployed or only working part time. These provisions are part of the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act enacted March 18, 2010.
Mandatory E-Filing is Coming
Are you currently filing your tax returns electronically? Congress recently passed legislation that will require tax return preparers to e-file all income tax returns for individuals, estates and trusts. This rule goes into effect for returns filed after December 31, 2010. Individuals who file their own returns will still have the option of e-filing or paper filing.