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  • IRS Announces Per Diem Rates for Business Travel

    IRS Announces Per Diem Rates for Business Travel

    In Notice 2020-71, the IRS announced per diem rates that can be used to substantiate the amount of business expenses incurred for travel away from home on or after October 1, 2020. Employers using these rates to set per diem allowances can treat the amount of certain categories of travel expenses as substantiated without requiring…

  • What Will Your Marginal Income Tax Rate Be?

    What Will Your Marginal Income Tax Rate Be?

    While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) generally reduced individual tax rates for 2018 through 2025, some taxpayers could see their taxes go up due to reductions or eliminations of certain tax breaks — and, in some cases, due to their filing status. But some may see additional tax savings due to their filing…

  • A Refresher on Major Tax Law Changes for Small-Business Owners

    A Refresher on Major Tax Law Changes for Small-Business Owners

    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 get a refund when they file their returns…

  • Act Soon to Save 2018 Taxes on Your Investments

    Act Soon to Save 2018 Taxes on Your Investments

    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 investments at a gain this year, consider selling some losing investments…

  • Get Started on 2018 Tax Planning Now!

    Get Started on 2018 Tax Planning Now!

    With the April 17 individual income tax filing deadline behind you (or with your 2017 tax return on the back burner if you filed for an extension), you may be hoping to not think about taxes for the next several months. But for maximum tax savings, now is the time to start tax planning for…