Aug 8, 2019 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax, Tax Tips
If you’re lucky enough to be a winner at gambling or the lottery, congratulations! After you celebrate, be ready to deal with the tax consequences of your good fortune. Winning at gambling Whether you win at the casino, a bingo hall, or elsewhere, you must report 100%...
Feb 12, 2019 | Firm Updates, Tax Tips
When you file your 2018 income tax return, you’ll likely find that some big tax law changes affect you—besides the much-discussed tax rate cuts and reduced itemized deductions. For 2018 through 2025, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) makes significant changes to...
Nov 28, 2018 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax
Prepaying property taxes related to the current year but due the following year has long been one of the most popular and effective year-end tax-planning strategies. But does it still make sense in 2018? The answer, for some people, is yes—accelerating this expense...
Nov 1, 2018 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax, Tax Tips
A tried-and-true year-end tax strategy is to make charitable donations. As long as you itemize and your gift qualifies, you can claim a charitable deduction. But did you know that you can enjoy an additional tax benefit if you donate long-term appreciated stock...
Oct 25, 2018 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax
Some of your medical expenses may be tax deductible, but only if you itemize deductions and have enough expenses to exceed the applicable floor for deductibility. With proper planning, you may be able to time controllable medical expenses to your tax advantage. The...