Dec 20, 2018
The National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) reports a record-breaking rise in donor-advised funds for charitable giving. Charities received more than $19 billion from these funds last year, which have grown in popularity due to the new tax laws. Donor-advised...
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Dec 11, 2018
The new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) changes the way most taxpayers will be able to deduct donations. Whether giving results in more or fewer tax benefits depends on highly individualized factors. The bottom line, however, is that seemingly huge new tax breaks...
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Dec 4, 2018
It’s the season for giving, and the IRS has made it easier to find charitable opportunities that provide tax advantages, too. Its new Tax Exempt Organization Search (TEOS) replaces EO Select Check and offers advanced features like images of newly filed 990 forms and...
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Nov 13, 2018
Bonus depreciation rules now allow for 100% write-offs and are expanded to include big-ticket items like the purchase of used equipment. So is there any reason to expense these purchases as part of Section 179 deductions instead? Thomson Reuters Tax &...
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Nov 6, 2018
The IRS has seen an increase in corporate and small business tax-return fraud. From stolen employer identification numbers (EINs) to fake Schedule K-1s for S corporations, it’s important to be on the lookout for signs your business has been compromised. The most...
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Mar 13, 2018
Section 179 deductions just got better. For tax year 2018, the Section 179 deduction limit for property has soared to $1 million and, for equipment purchases, the cap is now set at $2.5 million. It could be a big tax-saving opportunity for small...
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