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Sending Kids to College Updated for Tax Year 2018

August 16, 2019 By admin Leave a Comment

The most generous tax breaks for college costs are the American Opportunity Tax Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit, which offset your tax bill dollar-for-dollar compared to a tax deduction that merely reduces the amount of income subject to tax. The American Opportunity tax credit The American Opportunity tax credit is based on 100% of the first $2,000 of qualifying college … [Read more...]

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Tax tips for teachers: Deducting out-of-pocket classroom expenses

August 16, 2019 By admin Leave a Comment

Tax tips for teachers: Deducting out-of-pocket classroom expenses TURBOTAX STAFFAug 16th 2019 4:39PM When it comes to making sure students have the tools for successful learning, school teachers commonly dip into their own pockets to pay for classroom materials. Fortunately, the Educator Expense Tax Deduction can offer teachers some financial relief. THE EDUCATOR EXPENSE TAX … [Read more...]

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IRS Launches New Tax Withholding Estimator

August 13, 2019 By admin Leave a Comment

IRS Launches New Tax Withholding Estimator August 6, 2019 The IRS today launched the new Tax Withholding Estimator, an expanded, mobile-friendly online tool designed to make it easier for everyone to have the right amount of tax withheld during the year. The Tax Withholding Estimator replaces the Withholding Calculator, which offered workers a convenient online method for checking … [Read more...]

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Recent New Jersey Income Tax Changes

August 14, 2018 By admin Leave a Comment

Recent New Jersey Income Tax Changes August 13, 2018 New legislation signed into law on July 1, 2018, made several changes to the New Jersey Gross Income Tax Act at N.J.S.A. 54A:1-1 et seq. as part of New Jersey’s fiscal year 2019 budget. The changes include increases in the New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit and the property tax deduction, and the addition of a new Child and Dependent Care … [Read more...]

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New Jersey Tax Amnesty Program to Take Place Later This Year

July 20, 2018 By admin Leave a Comment

New Jersey Tax Amnesty Program to Take Place Later This Year July 19, 2018 The New Jersey Division of Taxation has posted preliminary information about the tax amnesty program that was approved as part of the 2018/19 New Jersey budget. According to the Division's website, the amnesty program will provide an opportunity for eligible taxpayers to file and pay their past due taxes with … [Read more...]

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What taxpayers should know about the new form 1040

July 5, 2018 By admin Leave a Comment

What taxpayers should know about the new form 1040 JERRY GADDIS Jul 5th 2018 11:32AM X Taxpayers will be in for a surprise when they file their 2018 federal income tax returns next year as the Internal Revenue Service recently announced plans to streamline the Form 1040 into a shorter, simpler form for the 2019 filing season. … [Read more...]

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Planning Ahead with IRAs

June 3, 2018 By admin Leave a Comment

Planning Ahead with IRAs March 2, 2018 The new tax law that passed at the end of 2017 contains significant changes for many taxpayers, but most rules for retirement accounts were generally unaffected by the legislation. As a result, these accounts remain an important tool for minimizing taxes and securing your financial future. Here’s a review of what’s new, what’s not, and how to make the … [Read more...]

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Due to Winter Storms, Many Businesses Have Extra Time to Request Extension

March 13, 2018 By admin Leave a Comment

Due to Winter Storms, Many Businesses Have Extra Time to Request Extension March 13, 2018 The IRS today granted many businesses affected by severe winter storms additional time to request a six-month extension to file their 2017 federal income tax returns. The IRS is providing this relief to victims and tax professionals affected by last week’s storm — known as Winter Storm Quinn — and … [Read more...]

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New Jersey Tax Law Changes for 2018

January 3, 2018 By admin Leave a Comment

New Jersey Tax Law Changes for 2018 by Kathleen Hoffelder, content editor at NJCPA – December 19, 2017 Retirees and other New Jersey residents will face a variety of tax changes in 2018 as part of the provisions in the Transportation Trust Fund and tax relief bill of 2016. While many of the provisions took effect in January 2017, there are four that take effect January 1, 2018. Veterans … [Read more...]

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Taxpayers Should Weigh Considerations Before Deciding to Prepay Property Taxes

December 22, 2017 By admin Leave a Comment

Taxpayers Should Weigh Considerations Before Deciding to Prepay Property Taxes December 22, 2017 ROSELAND, N.J. – The passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has many New Jerseyans considering whether to prepay a portion of their 2018 property tax bill by Dec. 31, 2017, and to claim the deduction on their 2017 tax return. Under the plan, there is a $10,000 cap on state, local and property tax … [Read more...]

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