Tax season can be stressful, but it becomes even more challenging when scammers try to take advantage of unsuspecting people.
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Updated 2018 Withholding Tables Now Available; Taxpayers Could See Paycheck Changes by February
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service released Notice 1036, which updates the income-tax withholding tables for 2018 reflecting changes made by the tax reform legislation enacted last month. This is the first in a series of steps that IRS will take to help improve the accuracy of withholding following major changes made by the new tax law.
“As advertised, most taxpayers will see a reduction of their federal withholding as a result of the recently-passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Keep in mind, though, that the full effect of the TCJA on individuals’ tax and financial situations will only begin to be known a year from now, when taxpayers begin to file their 2018 income tax returns,” said Zinner Tax Partner Howard Kass, CPA, CGMA, AEP.
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6 Common Tax Mistakes You Should Avoid
Tax season is here, once again! I anticipate that this season will be different than tax 
years of the recent past due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”). While a lot has changed, there are a few things about tax season that never change – mistakes.
6 Important Things to Know About Divorce and Taxes
The sad reality is more than 50% of marriages end in divorce. The median duration of a 
marriage in the United States is 11 years. Divorce is a reality and there are some important things you need to know from a financial and tax perspective.
Are my sales tax payments on major purchases still tax deductible?
For many individuals, September means it is time to look for a new car since the upcoming year’s automobile models are introduced.
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States Fail to Overturn SALT Deduction Caps
In a blow to several high-tax states, a federal judge has upheld a key provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap.
Under the TCJA, congress placed a cap on the amount taxpayers could claim on their Schedule A for state and local taxes. read more…
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017: What it means to you and your business
Congress is enacting the most sweeping tax legislation in thirty years, one that will make fundamental changes in the way you, your family and your business calculate your federal income tax bill, and the amount of federal tax you will pay. Since most of the changes will go into effect next year, there is still a narrow window of time before year-end to soften or avoid the impact of crackdowns and to best position yourself for the tax breaks that may be heading your way. 
Here is a quick rundown of last-minute moves you should think about making.
Changes made to OH|Tax eServices portal
Since Dec. 9, business taxpayers have been able to view their account status online through the OH|TAX eServices system.
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IRS grants tax relief for hurricane victims
Following a letter from the American Institute of CPAs, the Internal Revenue Service announced on Oct. 1 that it would grant disaster tax relief for all individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene.
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Change In Federal Law To Affect Military Member Tax Residency
A change to the Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022 will affect military members and their spouses by giving them options to claim residency for tax purposes.
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