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Does prepaying property taxes make sense anymore?

Nov 27, 2018

Prepaying property taxes related to the current year but due the following year has long been one of the most popular and effective year-end tax-planning strategies. But does it still make sense in 2018?

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Mutual funds: Handle with care at year end

Nov 13, 2018

As we approach the end of 2018, it’s a good idea to review the mutual fund holdings in your taxable accounts and take steps to avoid potential tax traps.

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TCJA complicates tax planning for investments

Nov 12, 2018

Investors may require different year-end tax strategies under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

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Tax-free fringe benefits help small businesses and their employees

Oct 17, 2018

In today’s tightening job market, small businesses need to offer not only competitive pay, but also appealing fringe benefits. Benefits that are tax-free are especially attractive to employees.

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Business meals still deductible at 50% under IRS guidance

Oct 05, 2018

Good news for those who incur expenses for business meals. At least for now, such expenses still may be deducted on 2018 tax returns at the 50% rate.

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Qualified Charitable Distribution could be more valuable to certain taxpayers under TCJA

Aug 14, 2018

The Qualified Charitable Distribution, which survived the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, may be even more valuable now to certain taxpayers.

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Why new tax law makes ‘kiddie tax’ more dangerous

Jul 24, 2018

Some parents and grandparents put investments in the names of young children or grandchildren to avoid taxes. But under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the so-called "kiddie tax" has sharper teeth.

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The Massachusetts ‘Grand Bargain’ creates new payroll tax, boosts minimum wage

Jul 10, 2018

The so-called “Grand Bargain” legislation signed by Gov. Charlie Baker will impact all employers in Massachusetts – most notably with the creation of a new payroll tax to support Paid Family and Medical Leave.

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Home green home: Save tax by saving energy

Jul 05, 2018

Certain green energy tax credits survived tax reform - temporarily. Learn how you can "go green" and save taxes at the same time.

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Supreme Court rules that states may require sales tax on online purchases

Jun 21, 2018

If you are a regular online shopper and accustomed to saving money by not paying sales taxes, the U.S. Supreme Court has some bad news for you. The Court has ruled that states may require online sellers to charge sales tax, even if the sellers have no physical presence in their states.

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