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Dear Valued Client,
First and foremost, the deadline to file your individual tax return(s) is April 18th. In this edition of our client newsletter we cover the filing deadline, extension options, Affordable Care Act compliance penalties, retirement planning options and much more.
Our goal is to provide you an unparalleled level of client service. If you see something that you want to talk about, please contact us to explore the possibilities. We rely on satisfied clients as the primary source of new business, and your referrals are both welcomed and most sincerely appreciated!
Tax Pro Plus
First and foremost, the deadline to file your individual tax return(s) is April 18th. In this edition of our client newsletter we cover the filing deadline, extension options, Affordable Care Act compliance penalties, retirement planning options and much more.
Our goal is to provide you an unparalleled level of client service. If you see something that you want to talk about, please contact us to explore the possibilities. We rely on satisfied clients as the primary source of new business, and your referrals are both welcomed and most sincerely appreciated!
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Tax Filing Deadline Rapidly Approaching
Just a reminder to those who have not yet filed their 2015 tax return that April 18, 2016 is the due date to either file your return and pay any taxes owed, or file for the automatic six-month extension and pay the tax you estimate to be due. Usually April 15 is the due date, but because Friday, April 15, is a legal holiday in the District of Columbia (where the IRS is headquartered), the filing date is advanced to the next day that isn’t a weekend or holiday – Monday, April 18 – even for taxpayers not living in DC.
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Automatic Tax Filing Extensions Available
A taxpayer who needs more time to complete his or her 2015 individual tax return can request an automatic six-month extension. The extension is obtained by filing IRS Form 4868 on or before the April 18, 2016 deadline.
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Must I, or Should I, File a Tax Return?
This is a question many taxpayers ask during this time of year, and the question is far more complicated than people believe. To fully understand, we need to consider that there are times when individuals are REQUIRED to file a tax return, and then there are times when it is to individuals’ BENEFIT to file a return even if they are not required to file.
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Penalty for Not Having Health Insurance Surprises Many
Many taxpayers are surprised by the size of the penalty being imposed for not having health insurance in 2015. This may be a wake-up call for many who didn't realize the penalty is being phased in over a three-year period between 2014 and 2016, and the increases are substantial each year.
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Don’t Have a Retirement Plan? Maybe a SEP Is the Answer.
If you are like many small business owners, you probably find the year-end period to be a very busy time. You can't close your books and determine your business's profit until after the close of the year, and if this has been a good year, you may want to establish a retirement plan and make a contribution for 2015.
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Can You Deduct Employee Expenses?
If you are an employee, you may be curious about which expenses relating to your employment are deductible on your tax return. This is a complicated area of tax law, and many expenses are deductible only if the expense is a “condition of employment” or is for the “convenience of the employer,” two phrases that are effectively the same.
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Minimizing Tax on Social Security Benefits
Whether your Social Security benefits are taxable (and, if so, how much of them are) depends on a number of issues. The following facts will help you understand the taxability of your Social Security benefits.
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Deducting Startup Costs for Your New Business at Tax Time
Before you earn your first dollar, before you are even open for business, your startup can incur considerable expenses. The money you spend opening your business can often be deducted; the IRS allows you to deduct many of these one-time startup costs. Speaking with an accountant in the early stages can help you decide which of these deductions to take – and may also help you discover additional ways to save money as you operate your new startup. There are several types of startup costs that may be deductible for your new business.
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Disclaimer: The tax advice included in this newsletter is an overview of some complex tax rules and is not intended as a thorough in-depth analysis of the tax issues discussed. Do not act on the information included in this newsletter without first determining how these issues apply to your particular set of circumstances and if there are any special tax laws or regulations that might apply to your situation.
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