Hire a Pro or Do it Yourself – the Best Way to File Taxes
Does it feel like you just finished last year’s taxes? Well, believe it or not it’s almost time to do it again. Every year the tax laws and policies change, so each year you will have to be aware of these changes and additions. However, there are some things that never seem to change. With that in mind let’s review some of the top tax tips for year-end tax planning.
Series LLC: Simplify Your Legal Entity Structure
Series LLC: Simplify Your Legal Entity Structure By Ron Cohen, CPA, MST Partner Greenstein, Rogoff, Olsen & Co., LLP Many businesses are being set up as a Series LLC where multiple projects are involved. Rather than setting up an entirely new Limited Liability Company (LLC) for each project, a Series LLC can be formed, with…
Transferring the Family Home to Your Children
Transferring the Family Home to Your Children An estate and tax planning specialist mentioned to us recently that one of the most common arguments among siblings is over the fate of the family home after the death of a parent. For both sentimental as well as financial reasons, the transfer of a residence can be…
Best Accounting Jokes
Best Accounting Jokes One-Liners Ever wonder why they call it a Form 1040? For every $50 you earn, you get $10, they get $40. What is the definition of an accountant? Someone who solves a problem you did not know you had in a way you don’t understand. How many accountants does it take to…
70% Qualify for Free 1040 Software
70% Qualify for Free 1040 Software People with an income up to almost $50,000 will get free access to tax return preparation software, the Internal Revenue Service said Tuesday. That means 70 percent of taxpayers can prepare their taxes for free using software available through the IRS Web site — www.irs.gov Still, that is fewer…