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February 7, 2018
The changes to the estate and gift tax exemption made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) are effective beginning in 2018. The results should include fewer estates being…
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January 31, 2018
Here’s a look at some of the more important elements of the new tax law that have an impact on partnerships, S corporations, and pass-through income and information on changes…
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January 24, 2018
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has effectively lowered the cost of acquiring capital assets by making substantial changes to the income tax rules for bonus depreciation and other…
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January 17, 2018
Individual Tax Rate Change The recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) imposes a new tax rate structure with seven tax brackets: 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and…
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Maine Home Modification Tax Credit
Effective December 11, 2016, the Maine State Housing Authority has issued a rule for a tax credit (up to $9,000) for expenses incurred for modifications made to a home to…
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Standard Mileage Changes for 2017
Beginning on Jan. 1, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be: 53.5 cents per mile for business miles driven,…
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Breaking News: Court Temporarily Blocks Overtime Rule
On Tuesday, November 22, 2016, a federal judge temporarily blocked the new overtime pay rule that was to go into effect December 1, 2016. What does this mean? Employers currently…
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Individual Year-End Tax Review
As 2016 winds down, now’s an excellent time to review your current tax planning strategies to ensure they’re still meeting your needs and to develop plans for 2017. It’s also…
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Do you have a household employee?
Do you have a nanny or babysitter, a cleaning person, a caretaker, a health aide or private nurse? If so, you may have a household employee. Generally, if you control…
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Increase in Social Security Wage Base for 2017
On October 18, 2016, the Social Security Administration announced the 2017 tax rates and wage base. The Social Security wage base will increase from $118,500 to $127,200 for individuals starting…
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