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Welcome to the Tax Alert Monthly Newsletter

December 2018

  • An Intrafamily Loan is Worth Careful Consideration
  • Use Capital Losses to Offset Capital Gains
  • Accelerating Your Property Tax Deduction to Reduce Your Tax Bill
  • Is a PTO Contribution Arrangement Right for Your Business?

November 2018

  • Taxable vs. Tax-advantaged: Where to Hold Investments
  • Is Now the Time for Some Life Insurance?
  • Getting Caught Up With the Latest Catch-up Contributions
  • Year-end Tax Strategies for Accrual-basis Businesses

October 2018

  • Are You a Member of the Sandwich Generation?
  • Avoid Penalties by Abiding by the NQDC Tax Rules
  • Tax Calendar
  • DOL Has Increased Scrutiny of Defined Benefit Plans
  • Catching up with the Home Mortgage Interest Deduction

September 2018

  • TCJA Draws a Silver Lining Around the Individual AMT
  • How Spouse-Owned Businesses Can Reduce Self-Employment Taxes
  • Study Up on the Tax Advantages of a 529 Savings Plan
  • When is Bartering Taxable

August 2018

  • Take Note of the Distinctive Features of Roth IRAs
  • Assessing Your Exposure to the Estate Tax and Gift Tax
  • LLC and LLP Owners Should Befriend the PAL Rules
  • Is Your Company Overpaying on Sales and Use Taxes?

July 2018

  • Don’t Let the Kiddie Tax Play Costly Games with You
  • 4 Questions to Ask Before Hiring Household Help
  • ESOPs Offer Businesses Tax and Other Benefits
  • Tax Calendar
  • Retirement Plan Options for Business Owners

June 2018

  • How to be Tax-Smart When It Comes to Mutual Funds
  • Deducting Home Equity Interest Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
  • 3 Common Types of IRS Tax Penalties
  • Beware of Tax Traps When Making an Employee a Partner

May 2018

  • Do You Have Your Own Wealth Management Plan?
  • Choosing Between a Calendar Tax Year and a Fiscal Tax Year
  • Get an Early Tax “Refund” by Adjusting Your Withholding
  • Foreign Accounts Call for Specific Reporting Requirements

April 2018

  • Getting To Know Your Credit And Debit Cards A Bit Better
  • No Kidding: Child Credit To Get Even More Valuable
  • What Is “Reasonable Compensation,” Anyway?
  • Tax Calendar
  • The New Deal On Employee Meals (And Entertainment)

March 2018

  • Dynasty Trusts Are More Valuable Than Ever
  • Heed The Warning Signs Of W-2 Phishing Scams
  • Business Owners: Brush Up On Bonus Depreciation
  • The Changing Face Of Personal Exemptions And The Standard Deduction

February 2018

  • Take A Look At The Domestic Production Activities Deduction
  • Making 2017 Retirement Plan Contributions In 2018
  • Do You Know The Tax Impact Of Your Collectibles?
  • When An Elderly Parent Might Qualify As Your Dependent

January 2018

  • Still Important: The Tax Impact of Business Travel
  • Help Prevent Tax Identity Theft by Filing Early
  • Owner-Employees Need to Stay Up to Speed on Employment Taxes
  • Tax Calendar
  • 4 Financial Planning Tips for Second Marriages

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