This law is repealed BUT – THIS WILL NOT BE RETROACTIVE TO 10/1/2018. From 10/1/2018 through August 9, 2019, there is still an obligation to pay the short term rental [...]
This law is repealed BUT - THIS WILL NOT BE RETROACTIVE TO 10/1/2018. Important Notice to Sellers and Purchasers of Transient Accommodations Amendments to the Sales and Use Tax [...]
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Basic questions and answers on new 20-percent deduction for pass-through businesses Below are answers to some basic questions about the new 20-percent deduction for pass-through businesses. Also known as [...]
529 plans are a great vehicle to save for college tuition. Tax reform has enhanced and expanded the use of 529 funds. What is a 529 plan? A 529 [...]
If your 2017 Business or Personal Tax Returns are note done yet, please contact me as time is running out to file on time. Call me now (732) 673-0510 [...]
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Listen to this informative podcast from Chris Whalen, CPA as he discusses Trump Tax Reform - Post Card - 7 Forms Instead of 1 Is Simplification? Get my memos [...]
People with disabilities can now put more money into their tax-favored Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts and may, for the first time, qualify for the Saver’s Credit [...]
What is an ITIN? An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS issues ITINs to individuals who are [...]
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed Dec. 22, 2017, changed some laws regarding depreciation deductions. Do you have questions? Call me: 732-673-0510. Businesses can immediately expense more under [...]
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Listen to this informative interview with Chris Whalen, CPA as he discusses the 2018 tax changes with Joel Markel. Get my memos in your inbox by clicking here ---> http://eepurl.com/7rJdT [...]
This memo has been updated. Please click here to read the latest NJ Amnesty Information -----> Memo – NJ Amnesty Letter – Did You Get One? Do you, or [...]
It is extremely rare that the IRS, or any state, will reduce your tax liabilities when you have the ability to pay them in the future. The radio and [...]
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Some NJ refunds are severely delayed this year. I have inquired with The Division of Taxation several times, but they have yet to give me a definitive reason why. [...]
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Purposefully not reporting or misreporting your Crypto related income is Tax Evasion at a minimum, and Tax Fraud at worst. I follow many crypto podcasts, forums and newsletters and [...]
In response to a court order, Coinbase is reporting information on some of its users. If you have crypto transactions you haven't properly accounted for over the past several [...]
If you are going to attempt to use the IRS Website to establish an installment plan, I urge to call me before you start so I can give advice [...]
We have seen an uptick in mortgage rates and this has people believing they can afford less of a house. This is quite often untrue, as the tax savings [...]
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Red Bank, NJ — I wanted to warn taxpayers of a quickly growing scam involving erroneous tax refunds being deposited into their bank accounts. I will also provide a [...]
Red Bank, NJ — With the 2018 filing season in full swing, I wanted to offer taxpayers some basic tax and refund tips to clear up some common misbeliefs. [...]
NOTE: If viewing this memo using a phone or tablet, use landscape mode. Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP) treated as qualified residence interest has been extended to 2017 so they [...]
President Trump's Tax Reforms will mean lower taxes for most of us. Part of this process is the changing of the payroll tax tables for the federal income tax [...]
This memo has been superseded. The legislation did pass extending this deduction into 2017. Please click below to read the updated memo. Tax Memo – Mortgage Insurance Premiums ARE [...]