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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Flexible Spending Accounts or FSAs provide employees a way to use tax-free dollars to pay medical expenses not covered by other health plans. Because eligible employees need to decide how much to contribute through payroll deductions before the plan year begins, now...

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Take Retirement Plan Distributions by December 31

Take Retirement Plan Distributions by December 31

Taxpayers born before July 1, 1947, generally must receive payments from their individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) and workplace retirement plans by December 31. Known as required minimum distributions (RMDs), typically these distributions must be made by the...

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Don’t Forget about College Tax Credits for 2017

Don’t Forget about College Tax Credits for 2017

With another school year in full swing, now is a good time for parents and students to see if they qualify for either of two college tax credits or other education-related tax benefits when they file their 2017 federal income tax returns next year. American...

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Retirement Contributions Limits Announced for 2018

Retirement Contributions Limits Announced for 2018

Cost of living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for the tax year 2018 have been announced by the IRS. Here are the highlights: In general, income ranges for determining eligibility to make deductible...

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Tax Reform Update: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Tax Reform Update: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Please note that the information presented below is current as of press time and will be updated as information becomes available. At 500 pages and counting, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Bill (H.R. 1) is the first significant tax reform effort undertaken by Congress in more...

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Tax Advantages of Health Savings Accounts

Tax Advantages of Health Savings Accounts

While similar to FSAs (Flexible Savings Plans) in that both allow pre-tax contributions, Health Savings Accounts or HSAs offer taxpayers several additional tax benefits such as contributions that roll over from year to year (i.e., no "use it or lose it"), tax-free...

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Five Common Budgeting Errors & How to Avoid Them

Five Common Budgeting Errors & How to Avoid Them

When it comes to creating a budget, it's essential to estimate your spending as realistically as possible. Here are five budget-related errors commonly made by small businesses and some tips for avoiding them. Not Setting Goals. It's almost impossible to set spending...

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Business Tax Provisions: the Year in Review

Business Tax Provisions: the Year in Review

Whether you file as a corporation or sole proprietor here's what business owners need to know about tax changes for 2017. Standard Mileage Rates  The standard mileage rates in 2017 are as follows: 53.5 cents per business mile driven, 17 cents per mile driven for...

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2017 Recap of Tax Provisions for Individuals

2017 Recap of Tax Provisions for Individuals

Many of the tax changes affecting individuals and businesses for 2017 were related to the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (PATH) that modified or made permanent numerous tax breaks (the so-called "tax extenders"). To further complicate matters, some...

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