Dec 18, 2017 | Individuals
Charitable giving can be a powerful tax-saving strategy: Donations to qualified charities are generally fully deductible, and you have complete control over when and how much you give. Here are some important considerations to keep in mind this year to ensure you...
Dec 11, 2017 | Individuals
We’re entering the giving season, and if making financial gifts to your loved ones is part of your plans — or if you’d simply like to reduce your capital gains tax — consider giving appreciated stock instead of cash this year. Doing so might allow you to eliminate all...
Dec 7, 2017 | Individuals
The year is quickly drawing to a close. But there’s still time to take steps to reduce your 2017 tax liability, as long as you act by December 31st. Here are a few tried-and-true year-end tax planning tips for those who normally itemize their deductions: Pay your...
Nov 30, 2017 | Small Business
With the possibility that tax law changes could go into effect next year that would significantly reduce income tax rates for many businesses, 2017 may be an especially good year to accelerate deductible expenses. Why? Deductions save more tax when rates are higher....
Nov 16, 2017 | Small Business
Two valuable depreciation-related tax breaks can potentially reduce your 2017 taxes if you acquire and place in service qualifying assets by the end of the tax year. Tax reform could enhance these breaks, so you’ll want to keep an eye on legislative developments as...