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Tax Reform 2017 – Individuals

Tax Reform 2017 – Individuals

I have very mixed feelings about the proposed tax law changes. Some of my clients will benefit; others will be left in the dust. Because we live in a high income tax state, there is less to love about this bill than if we did not. The bill only allows for the...
Ho-Ho-Holiday Write-Offs!

Ho-Ho-Holiday Write-Offs!

I know; I know…when you’re shopping and party-planning for the holidays, you’re likely not considering the deductibility of your expenditures. But be careful in your partying and your gift-giving – or you could end up giving your favorite uncle a celebration, as well....
Oh, No! I Owe!

Oh, No! I Owe!

An overwhelming majority of taxpayers get a refund when they file their returns; they’ve made IRS an interest-free loan throughout the year and IRS is repaying that loan. Sometimes, however, you’ve played W-4 roulette – or you’ve failed to pay estimated quarterly...
What Do You Mean, I Can’t Deduct My Guard Frog!?

What Do You Mean, I Can’t Deduct My Guard Frog!?

The Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants recently surveyed its member on the most outrageous tax deductions clients tried to take on their tax returns. The resulting list shows that, more often than not, clients don’t know which deductions are allowed...