Are divorce related attorney fees ever deductible as a business expense?
- February 12th, 2019
- David Greene
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Under the current law, legal fees incurred during divorce may be deductible if incurred because the spouse is interfering in the taxpayer’s business or if the issue relates to taxable alimony income. In a recent case, the Tax Court held…
Will the interest paid on a home equity loan be deductible under the new tax law?
- February 8th, 2019
- David Greene
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The answer really depends on the purpose for which you used the loan proceeds. The new tax law suspended from 2018 to 2026 the deduction for interest paid on home equity loans, home equity lines of credit and second mortgages. However,…
Should one retain a professional to represent her in an audit?
- January 16th, 2019
- David Greene
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The answer is definitely “Yes.” The primary thing that needs to be addressed in an audit is to supply the revenue officer with a complete set of documents and information that he requests, but not extraneous information. The professional representative…
Are consumer tax preparation programs right for everyone?
- January 10th, 2019
- David Greene
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Tax season officially opens January 28, 2019, so this is the time to think about preparing your taxes. The answer to the above question depends on the complexity of your tax situation. If you have only W-2 income and claim…
HAPPY NEW YEAR
- December 31st, 2018
- David Greene
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I hope all of my readers had a very joyous Christmas holiday and I hope you are looking forward to a New Year filled with hope and promise. Of course, the way to make those hopes and resolutions come true…
Can I be taxed in retirement? How?
- October 31st, 2018
- David Greene
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There are six primary ways you can be taxed in retirement: (1) Traditional IRA or 401(k) withdrawals – this money is always taxed when taken out, no matter at what age; (2) Social Security benefits – whether or not taxed…
Do reimbursements from my employer need to be included in my income?
- October 24th, 2018
- David Greene
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Under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reimbursements for moving expenses paid by an employer for most employees is to be included in income starting in 2018. This makes these amounts taxable for most employees, except for active-duty members…
Does the new tax code affect my withholding because I have dependents?
- October 16th, 2018
- David Greene
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Because the law expanded and made significant changes to the Child Tax Credit, it also suspended the deduction for personal exemptions. The IRS has recommended that parents and caregivers should do a “paycheck checkup” to determine how these changes could…
Do employers get credit for providing benefits to employees?
- October 9th, 2018
- David Greene
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Typically when an employer pays for things such as insurance for their employees, this amount is considered to be a business expense. Additionally, this year the IRS announced that eligible employers who provide paid family and medical leave to their…
Does a divorced person still owe the taxes generated in a previous marriage?
- September 4th, 2018
- David Greene
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I have been asked this question many times before. The general answer is that he owes all of the taxes because he signed the return. For a joint return the signers are jointly and severally liable for the tax. This means…