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Still working after age 70½? You may not have to begin 401(k) withdrawals

If you participate in a qualified retirement plan, such as a 401(k), you must generally begin taking required withdrawals from

The 2018 gift tax return deadline is almost here

Did you make large gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year? If so, it’s important to determine

Whalen & Company, CPAs Grows with Acquisition of Martinelli & Company

Whalen & Company, CPAs is expanding again after its recent acquisition of Bexley-based accounting firm Martinelli & Company.

Vehicle-expense deduction ins and outs for individual taxpayers

It’s not just businesses that can deduct vehicle-related expenses. Individuals also can deduct them in certain circumstances. Unfortunately, the Tax

Some of your deductions may be smaller (or nonexistent) when you file your 2018 tax return

While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) reduces most income tax rates and expands some tax breaks, it limits

3 big TCJA changes affecting 2018 individual tax returns and beyond

When you file your 2018 income tax return, you’ll likely find that some big tax law changes affect you —

IRS waives penalty for many whose tax withholding and estimated tax payments fell short in 2018

The Internal Revenue Service announced today that it is waiving the estimated tax penalty for many taxpayers whose 2018 federal

We’ve joined CPAmerica!

Gainesville, Fla. (January 17, 2019) – Whalen & Company, CPAs, headquartered in Worthington, Ohio, has joined CPAmerica, Inc., an accounting association