Double tax benefit for NOLs
The new “Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009” extends and expands the tax break for net operating losses (NOLs) created by the 2009… Read More »Double tax benefit for NOLs
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New Rules for Children of Divorced or Separated Parents
Revocation of release of claim to an exemption. For tax years beginning after July 2, 2008 (the 2009 calendar year for most taxpayers), new rules… Read More »New Rules for Children of Divorced or Separated Parents
Increase in Limit on Long-Term Care and Accelerated Death Benefits Exclusion
2009 The limit on the exclusion for payments made on a per diem or other periodic basis under a long-term care insurance contract increases for… Read More »Increase in Limit on Long-Term Care and Accelerated Death Benefits Exclusion
IRS raises per diems for 2010
Keeping detailed records of employee travel expenses is a hassle. But there’s a way your business can simplify matters without any tax downside: Use the… Read More »IRS raises per diems for 2010
Income Averaging for Farmers and Fisherman
Exxon Valdez litigation. If you received qualified settlement income made up of interest and punitive damages in connection with the civil action In re Exxon… Read More »Income Averaging for Farmers and Fisherman
Home/Residence-Related Tax Changes
Discharge of Qualified Principal Residence Indebtedness The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 extended the exclusion from gross income for the discharge of qualified principal… Read More »Home/Residence-Related Tax Changes
New mortgage interest break
The tax law permits generous deductions for mortgage interest paid in connection with “acquisition debt” and “home equity debt” of a qualified residence. Now a… Read More »New mortgage interest break
Health/Medical-Related Tax Changes
Archer Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs) 2010 Changes For Archer MSA purposes for 2010, the minimum annual deductible of a high deductible health plan increases to… Read More »Health/Medical-Related Tax Changes
Simplified Employee Pension Plan
What is a SEP? A SEP is a simplified employee pension plan. A SEP plan provides employers with a simplified method to make contributions toward… Read More »Simplified Employee Pension Plan
Education-Related Tax Changes
Student Loan Interest Deduction 2009 For 2009, the amount of the student loan interest deduction is phased out (gradually reduced) if your filing status is… Read More »Education-Related Tax Changes
Decreased Estimated Tax Payments for Qualified Individuals With Small Businesses
For 2009, qualified individuals with small businesses may be eligible to make smaller estimated tax payments. If you qualify, your required annual payment for 2009… Read More »Decreased Estimated Tax Payments for Qualified Individuals With Small Businesses
Earned Income Credit – 2009 Changes
The following paragraphs explain the changes to the credit for 2009. Amount of credit increased. The maximum amount of the credit has increased. The most… Read More »Earned Income Credit – 2009 Changes