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Should I File My 2020 Tax Return Early?

RogerRossmeisl

The IRS opened the 2020 individual income tax return filing season on February 12. You can potentially protect yourself from tax identity theft — and there may be other benefits, too. The post Should I File My 2020 Tax Return Early? The real taxpayer discovers the fraud when he or she files a return and.

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Income Tax Planning as Part of Your Estate Plan

RogerRossmeisl

As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($11.58 million in 2020), many estates no longer need to be concerned with federal estate tax. Now, because many estates won’t be subject to estate tax, more planning can be devoted to saving income taxes for your heirs.

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Obtaining Substantiation for 2020 Donations

RogerRossmeisl

If you’re like many Americans, letters from your favorite charities may be appearing in your mailbox acknowledging your 2020 donations. But what happens if you haven’t received such a letter — can you still claim a deduction for the gift on your 2020 income tax return? It depends.

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Q3 2021 Tax Deadlines for Businesses

RogerRossmeisl

Monday, August 2 Employers report income tax withholding and FICA taxes for second quarter 2021 (Form 941) and pay any tax due. Employers file a 2020 calendar-year retirement plan report (Form 5500 or Form 5500-EZ) or request an extension.

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Key Q4 2021 Tax Deadlines for Businesses

RogerRossmeisl

Friday, October 15 If a calendar-year C corporation that filed an automatic six-month extension: File a 2020 income tax return (Form 1120) and pay any tax, interest and penalties due. Make contributions for 2020 to certain employer-sponsored retirement plans.

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Updates to the Income Tax Withholding Tables and What You Need to Know

Patriot Software

Like past years, the IRS released changes to the income tax withholding tables for 2020. In addition to new wage brackets, there are significant changes to how employers will handle tax withholding. These changes are in response to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

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Will you Owe Tax on Profits from Selling Your Personal Residence?

RogerRossmeisl

over July of 2020. Be aware of the tax implications if you’re selling your home or you sold one in 2021. You may owe capital gains tax and net investment income tax (NIIT). According to the National Association of Realtors, the median price of homes sold in July of 2021 rose 17.8%

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