Taxes
2018 Tax Reform Law Doubles Child Tax Credit
The TCJA doubles increases the child tax credit (CTC) from $1,000 to $2,000 and raises the refundable portion of the CTC to $1,400. In addition, it authorizes a $500 nonrefundable credit for non-child dependents for taxpayers who don’t claim a CTC.
New Tax Law Complicates Property Tax Deduction: How Pre-Paying Can Help
Before the new tax reform law – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) -- was finalized, Congress made a slight concession to residents of high-tax states by including a limited deduction for state and local taxes (SALT), which includes state income, sales ...
When Will New 2018 Tax Reform Law Take Effect?
On the Friday before Christmas, President Trump signed the new tax reform bill into law. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will take effect January 1, 2018, but when will most taxpayers see the effects? When will they see more money in their wallets?
Tax Planning Tips for Cutting 2017 Income Taxes – Tax Reform Edition
There’s still time left for you or your clients to cut their 2017 tax bills. The conventional tax wisdom at the end of the year is to pull in deductions to offset current tax liability and push off income to postpone tax payment. This takes on added ...
President Trump Signs New Income Tax Law into Effect – New Brackets and Deductions for 2018
After the new tax reform law passed both the House and Senate, there was discussion about holding off the signing until the first week in January. Now, however, the President says he will stick by his Christmas pledge.
Tax Reform Bill Passes Congress, Heads To President Trump
When enacted, the bill will be effective for the 2018 tax year and beyond. That means most taxpayers will not see the changes of the new law for about a year, when they file their 2018 taxes in April of 2019, although wage earners may see ...
When Will Trump Tax Reform Take Effect? Average Worker May Get Extra $38 Per Paycheck
People who work a "regular" job, and have taxes withheld from their paychecks, will likely see a change in their federal income tax withholding. For a taxpayer who gets a $1,000 tax cut, this could mean an extra $38 or so per paycheck (if paid biweekly).
2018 Tax Reform Bill Passes House, Heads to Senate
The House of Representatives passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Tuesday, the biggest change to tax laws since 1986. The bill passed on a mostly party line vote and now heads to the Senate where it is expected to see a close vote.