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New I-9 Form Requirement

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Offers of Health Coverage – Employer Shared Responsibility Payment & Filing Requirements

An employer that sponsors an insured health plan (a health plan that provides coverage by purchasing insurance from a health

State and local sales tax deductions – who benefits?

The break allowing taxpayers to take an itemized deduction for state and local sales taxes in lieu of state and

IRS changes W-2 & 1099 filing deadlines

New for the 2017 filing season, the employer deadline for Forms W-2 and 1099-MISC to be submitted to the IRS

2017 Q1 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2017. Keep

Saving for education? Make ESA contributions before December 31.

There are many ways to save for a child’s or grandchild’s education. But one has annual contribution limits, and if

Why making annual exclusion gifts before year end can still be a good idea

A tried-and-true estate planning strategy is to make tax-free gifts to loved ones during life, because it reduces potential estate

Captive Insurance Update

Last month, the IRS issued Notice 2016-66, which classifies a significant number of micro- captive arrangements as "Transactions of Interest."

2016 Year-End Tax Planning Tips

With a new administration taking shape in our nation's capital after the elections, you can expect that significant tax reforms

Will your year-end donations be deductible on your 2016 return?

Donations to qualified charities are generally fully deductible, and they may be the easiest deductible expense to time to your

Overtime Rule Reversed

Last week, a federal judge blocked The Department of Labor's (DOL's) new federal overtime rule.

Accelerating your property tax deduction to reduce your 2016 tax bill

Smart timing of deductible expenses can reduce your tax liability, and poor timing can unnecessarily increase it.

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