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Do you know the tax implications of your C corp.’s buy-sell agreement?
Private companies with more than one owner should have a buy-sell agreement to spell out how ownership shares will change hands should an owner depart. For businesses structured as C corporations, the agreements also have significant tax implications that are...
Individual tax calendar: Key deadlines for the remainder of 2017
While April 15 (April 18 this year) is the main tax deadline on most individual taxpayers’ minds, there are others through the rest of the year that are important to be aware of. To help you make sure you don’t miss any important 2017 deadlines, here is a look at when...
A timely postmark on your tax return may not be enough to avoid late-filing penalties
Because of a weekend and a Washington, D.C., holiday, the 2016 tax return filing deadline for individual taxpayers is Tuesday, April 18. The IRS considers a paper return that’s due April 18 to be timely filed if it is postmarked by midnight. But dropping your return...
Sciarabba Walker Wins Corporate Community Support Award
Sciarabba Walker & Co., LLP recently was honored with the Corporate Community Support award as part of the BizEventz 2017 Nonprofit Awards. The annual awards luncheon recognizes the exceptional accomplishments of area nonprofit organizations, individuals, and...
Saving tax with home-related deductions and exclusions
Home ownership comes with many tax-saving opportunities. Consider both deductions and exclusions when you are filing your 2016 return and tax planning for 2017: Property tax deduction. Property tax is generally fully deductible—unless you are subject to the...
2017 Q2 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the second quarter of 2017. Keep in mind that this list is not all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to ensure you are meeting...
Who can—and who should—take the American Opportunity credit?
If you have a child in college, you may be eligible to claim the American Opportunity credit on your 2016 income tax return. If, however, your income is too high, you won’t qualify for the credit—but your child might. There is one potential downside: If your dependent...
2016 IRA contributions—it’s not too late!
Yes, there’s still time to make 2016 contributions to your IRA. The deadline for such contributions is April 18, 2017. If the contribution is deductible, it will lower your 2016 tax bill. But even if it isn’t, making a 2016 contribution is likely a good idea. Benefits...
When an elderly parent might qualify as your dependent
It’s not uncommon for adult children to help support their aging parents. If you are in this position, you might qualify for the adult-dependent exemption. It allows eligible taxpayers to deduct up to $4,050 for each adult dependent claimed on their 2016 tax return....
Linda Bruckner Publishes Article on U.S. Tax Implications of Working Overseas
Please click here to read Linda’s Bruckner’s article “U.S. Tax Implications of Working Overseas—What You Need to Know.” This article originally appeared in the March 2017 TaxStringer and is reprinted with permission from the New York State Society of Certified Public...