When an elderly parent might qualify as your dependent

When an elderly parent might qualify as your dependent

It’s not uncommon for adult children to help support a elderly parent. If you’re in this position, you might qualify for the adult-dependent exemption. It allows eligible taxpayers to deduct up to $4,050 for each adult dependent claimed on their 2016 tax return. Basic...
New filing deadline rapidly approaching for partnerships

New filing deadline rapidly approaching for partnerships

The federal income tax filing deadline for calendar-year partnerships, S corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) treated as partnerships or S corporations for tax purposes is March 15. While this deadline is nothing new for S corporation returns, it’s...
All charitable donations are not created equally

All charitable donations are not created equally

As you file your 2016 income tax return and plan your charitable donations for 2017, it’s important to keep in mind the available deduction. It can vary significantly depending on a variety of factors. What you give Other than the actual amount you donate, one of the...
Tangible property safe harbors help maximize deductions

Tangible property safe harbors help maximize deductions

If last year your business made repairs to tangible property, such as buildings, machinery, equipment or vehicles, you may be eligible for a valuable deduction on your 2016 income tax return. But you must make sure they were truly “repairs,” and not actually...