Author Archives: Tami R. Benus, CPA

If you need more time to file your 2017 income tax return, you can get an extension. Learn more about what you have to do.

If you aren’t able to finish your federal income tax return by the April 17 deadline, you can still get an automatic six-month extension. Even if you file for an extension, you are required to pay any taxes you owe by the April 17th, 2018
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The IRS is warning taxpayers about fake charitable organizations tricking people into donating to receive tax deductions. This type of scam has made the IRS’s 2018 Dirty Dozen scam list. These scammers attempt to attract donations from unsuspecting people by using a charitable reason and
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As you prepare for tax day, remember that the following are due on April 17:

If you plan on deducting charitable contributions on your 2017 tax return, you’ll need to have certain records. Gifts by check or credit/debit card must have written documentation showing the contribution amount and date, as well as the name of the charitable organization you gave
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Should you carry life insurance on your children? Read on to learn the most common considerations when making this decision.

If you’re an employee who has deducted unreimbursed job expenses in the past, know that this deduction is now no longer available under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. However, employers can consider reimbursing employees directly for the cost of expenses like tools, uniforms, travel
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