5 Years to write off a $100 thumb drive? We’re not kidding on this one.

Neon repair sign

Now is the time to “repair” the deduction for repairs! You’ll have a hard time believing this one, but here are the facts. We’ve sent our business clients the following letter to help them understand the problem they face for 2012 taxes. To all business property owners: I am told the 2010 US Census reports…

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For advanced clients only

For our clients who have advanced knowledge of the dangers starting January 1 (to join this group, Click Here and read the section of fiscal cliff articles) we offer a “Cliff Notes” version of the individual effects of the fiscal cliff. You can access this summary graphic by clicking this link. Remember there’s still plenty…

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The fiscal cliff in graphic form

Road warning sign on fiscal cliff

Hollywood’s Friday the 13th and Freddy Kruger can’t begin to compare to how scary this picture promises to be. Coming to a country (very) near you on January 1, 2013. Clients can E-mail us for a special video presentation with specific details on what’s involved. We’ve also compiled a listing of helpful articles which can…

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Specific info on the Fiscal Cliff

  Detailed information of the peaks and valleys of the Fiscal Cliff Our last newsletter (see this link) contained general information and warnings about the financial and tax disaster referred to by the media as the “fiscal cliff.” We’ve been deluged with requests for more specific details on the effects of this scheduled legislation. Remember,…

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The Dark Knight vs. H&R Block

Bruce Wayne (aka Batman) may be out to get Block (H & R), not the villainous Bain. Seems like  H&R  did a tax return comparison between the  wealthy  Mr. Wayne and a competing super-hero and made a 17- million- dollar mistake on his tax projection. In the first calculation (now pulled from their website) Block had Bruce Wayne reducing…

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Is there a way to deduct my political donation?

Voter dropping ballot into box

  Is there a way to deduct a political donation?  The answer may surprise you.     More than most tax questions, the answer to this one really is – “It depends.” It depends upon whether the  donation was given to: a social welfare  group, a trade association, a PAC, a so-called Super PAC, or…

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Breaking tax news for 2013!

IRS just announced the new (and higher) limits on 401(k) plans etc. Here’s a summary for use in 2013 tax planning.   The  inflation-adjustments for 2013 include: Gift Tax Exemption:  $14,000 (up $1,000 from 2012) Contribution Limit for 401(k)/403(b)/457 Plans:  $17,500 (up $500 from 2012) Catch-Up Contribution Limit (Age 50+) for 401(k)/403(b)/457 Plans:  $5,500 (same as 2012)…

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A Tale of Two Tax Plans

With apologies to Charles Dickens, here’s an easy to understand graphic of how the upcoming tax plans measure up. Source: www.backtaxeshelp.com

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