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Perfect Time to Take A Mid-Year Tax Review Inventory

Perfect Time to Take A Mid-Year Tax Review Inventory

Kathryn Kisska-Schulze, JD, LL.M. July 16, 2012 0

As the U.S. looks forward to the possibility of key tax changes over the next six months, it is the perfect time of year for taxpayers to take inventory of their current income tax

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Reasons to Choose a 401K Over a Simple Plan

Reasons to Choose a 401K Over a Simple Plan

Jim Vander Spek May 11, 2012 0

Sometimes it is better for a small business to choose a 401(k) plan rather than the popular SIMPLE plan. A very big, recent incentive is the new ability to invest into a “Roth” account.

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Understanding Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)

Understanding Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)

TaxTV Staff May 10, 2012 0

Top Takeaways 1: Traditional IRA is anything other than a Roth IRA or Simple IRA The traditional IRA is any IRA that is not a Roth or Simple IRA.  Two advantages are that you

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Guidance on Capitalization of Tangible Property

Guidance on Capitalization of Tangible Property

TaxTV Staff March 31, 2012 0

New guidance on the capitalization of tangible property has been finalized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The guidance is a follow up to rules issued in 2008 and apply to tax years beginning

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Retirement Savings Contribution Credit

Retirement Savings Contribution Credit

TaxTV Staff March 20, 2012 0

Top Takeaways 1: Saver’s Credit has income limits based on filing status If you are single, married filing separately, or a qualifying widower, your income cannot exceed $27,500. If you are Head of Household,

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A hobby or a business activity?

A hobby or a business activity?

TaxTV Staff March 13, 2012 2

Top Takeaways 1: Hobby is something you pursue without expecting to make a taxable profit There are many factors considered by the IRS when deciding whether certain activities are a business or a hobby. 

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