by apexcpas | Jul 4, 2018 | Tax Planning
If you care for an aging relative, you may be able to claim certain expenses related to the relative’s care on your tax return. Here are some tips that could save you some tax dollars this year: Claim older adults as dependents – If you provide...
by apexcpas | Jul 4, 2018 | Tax Planning
An Oregon woman has been charged with tax fraud. How did she allegedly do it? She bought herself a home-use tax preparation program. She prepared and electronically filed an Oregon state income tax return erroneously showing $3 million of income and claiming a $2.1...
by apexcpas | Jul 4, 2018 | Tax Planning
The IRS has updated its rules concerning businesses whose employees receive tips from customers as part of their compensation – primarily affecting restaurants and certain other businesses. As a general rule, employees who receive tips must pay income tax on the...
by apexcpas | Jul 4, 2018 | Tax Planning
A recent decision of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals has allowed deductions for a charitable contribution of a façade easement and a related cash contribution, which previously had been disallowed by the Tax Court. In 2003, Huda Scheidelman applied to a charity to...
by apexcpas | Jul 4, 2018 | Tax Planning
If your company has discovered the advantages associated with hiring older workers – like know-how, experience, work ethic, etc. – you may be interested in the conclusion articulated by the IRS in its spring 2012 issue of Retirement News for...