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The Extended 2024 Gift Tax Return Deadline is Looming

RogerRossmeisl

If you made significant gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year, its important to determine whether youre required to file a 2024 gift tax return. Requirements to file The annual gift tax exclusion was $18,000 in 2024 (increased to $19,000 in 2025).

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Can I Itemize Deductions on my Tax Return?

RogerRossmeisl

You may wonder if you can claim itemized deductions on your tax return. The post Can I Itemize Deductions on my Tax Return? appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA. Perhaps you made charitable contributions and were told in the past they couldnt be claimed because you didnt have enough deductions to itemize.

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Gift Tax Return Basics

RogerRossmeisl

If so, it’s important to determine whether you’re required to file a 2022 gift tax return. Filing requirements The annual gift tax exclusion has increased in 2023 to $17,000 but was $16,000 for 2022. The post Gift Tax Return Basics appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA.

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Maximize Your Year-End Giving with Gifts that Offer Tax Benefits

RogerRossmeisl

One effective way to reduce potential estate taxes and show generosity to loved ones is by giving cash gifts before December 31. Under tax law, you can gift a certain amount each year without incurring gift taxes or requiring a gift tax return. It covers gifts that an individual.

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Be an Odd Duck: Work on, Not in Your Public Accounting Practice

Speaker: Tom Bowman, CPA of Bowman & Company

It is possible to run an Accounting Firm and never do tax returns or financial statements! Tom Bowman, Owner of Bowman & Company, CPA, PC shares his journey and 10 step process for going from Technician to Business Owner. Our CEUs count toward the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) program.

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Issues to Consider After Your File Your Tax Return

RogerRossmeisl

The tax filing deadline for 2021 has passed. Now that your tax return has been successfully filed with the IRS, there may still be some issues to bear in mind. You can throw some tax records away now You should hang onto tax records related to your return for as long as the IRS can audit your return or assess additional taxes.

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Keep Your Tax Return Safe from “Ghosts”

RogerRossmeisl

The post Keep Your Tax Return Safe from “Ghosts” appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA. (This is Blog Post #1159).