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We understand that constantly changing tax laws can get confusing. That is why we keep our blog updated on tax policies that could affect the life and business of our clients. If you have any questions regarding an article featured on our blog, please contact the experts at Whalen CPAs for more information. Want info delivered right to your inbox –  Subscribe Now
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), beginning in 2013, taxpayers with FICA wages over $200,000 per year ($250,000 for joint
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Now that we’re in the new year, it’s time for an estate plan checkup. Why? First, various exclusion, exemption and
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Many valuable tax breaks expired at the end of 2013. But Congress probably will revive at least some of them,
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The number of Whalen clients using the firm’s web-based portal service has significantly increased since last January when the service
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Running a business is filled with regulations that can drain time away from the core of your business. If you
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The Internal Revenue Service will open the 2014 filing season on January 31, 10 days later than originally planned. The
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With the new year upon us, it’s time to start thinking about 2014 retirement plan contributions. Contributing the maximum you’re
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State law was amended in the most recent budget bill to allow Ohio’s Department of Taxation to require annual commercial
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The IRS has issued the 2014 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile
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For 2013, the maximum IRA contribution is $5,500 — $6,500 if you’re age 50 or older on Dec. 31. (The
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Every December are your employees scrambling to use up their vacation time because of limits on what they can roll
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Maybe. Deductions are more valuable when tax rates are higher, and higher-income taxpayers face higher rates in 2013. But the
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