Questions from our clients on the new tax law

Tax Reform post-it pad

The following questions are ones that we get asked every week at this time of year. Below are the answers that factor in the new tax law that will affect the 2018 returns. Will I be able to save on taxes if I prepay my January 2019 mortgage bill before the end of the year in…

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What happens when the heirs lose the Will?

Last Will & Testament

What happens when you know there’s a will but no one can find it? Our thanks to attorney Ira Leff’s tax blog (we’ve included a download link at the bottom) for the information below. Here’s one family’s course of action when unable to produce the will of a widow with no children. For more estate and asset…

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IRS Amnesty Program ends September 28!

Sinking piggy bank

Warning- IRS penalty forgiveness for foreign bank accounts is about to expire! Although most clients are aware that earnings from a foreign bank account are reportable on a US citizen’s tax return they may not realize the danger of non-disclosure of foreign accounts – even if they produce no income! The various penalties run the gamut from 10,000…

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Tax Reform in a Picture Format

Gavel in tax courtroom

Educators tell us that we retain knowledge better when it’s associated with pictures.  We’ve taken our Top Ten Items of Tax Reform for this week and created an infographic to help you better remember areas for 2018 tax planning. To discuss the specific impact on your own return, just email us for a projection of your…

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