Jan 8, 2019 | Firm Updates
Accounting and business consulting firm Sciarabba Walker & Co., LLP announced the promotion of Renata Dabrowska to partner, effective January 1, 2019. With Ms. Dabrowska’s promotion, women now make up 50 percent of the firm’s partners. Ms. Dabrowska joined...
Jan 7, 2019 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act suspended miscellaneous itemized deductions, including the deduction for unreimbursed employee business expenses (expenses ordinary and necessary to your profession, but not reimbursed by your employer). Under the old law, some employees who...
Jan 2, 2019 | Firm Updates, Small Business
The dawning of 2019 means the 2018 income tax filing season will soon be upon us. After year end, it’s generally too late to take action to reduce 2018 taxes. Business owners may, therefore, want to shift their focus to assessing whether they’ll likely owe taxes or...
Dec 27, 2018 | Firm Updates, Retirement Planning
Retirement plan contribution limits are indexed for inflation, and many have gone up for 2019, giving you opportunities to increase your retirement savings: Elective deferrals to 401(k), 403(b), 457(b)(2) and 457(c)(1) plans: $19,000 (up from $18,500) Contributions to...
Dec 27, 2018 | Firm Updates, International Tax
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) includes sweeping changes to international tax law. In light of these changes, the IRS is working on adding and updating tax forms and schedules to reflect the new provisions of the TCJA. Some of the forms have been released as drafts...
Dec 18, 2018 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax, Tax Tips
Do you have investments outside of tax-advantaged retirement plans? If so, you might still have time to shrink your 2018 tax bill by selling some investments—you just need to carefully select which investments you sell. Try balancing gains and losses If you’ve sold...
