Legislation Would Increase Taxpayer Protections, Require IRS Accountability to Congress, and Modernize IRS Systems

As the amount of wealth that women control continues to grow, we take a look at how their approach to planning and giving is different.

The Section 199A deduction, a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, is going to change the way pass-through businesses file this year. While it may provide a tax break to some businessess, knowing whether yours qualifies is a potentially complex undertaking.

The 2018 tax filing season is upon us and the IRS is once again open for business. This is the first year taxpayers will see the effects of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. In addition, on January 18, 2019, the IRS published final regulations and three related pieces of guidance on application of the pass-through tax break. In a nutshell, the regulations provide clarity on what type of businesses and investments qualify for the pass-through tax break.

Last December I predicted the new Congress which started on January 3, 2019 would be gridlock plus. Well so far it is gridlock without the plus. The plus is my reference to a few policy areas that may attract bipartisan support despite the bitter budget battles in Washington.

The midterm election results of 2018 look a lot like 2011. With the change in power Doug Fisher, Washington Expert covers what we can expect looking ahead to 2019.

Eleven ways to help reduce your taxes now and in the future. Prior to the December 31 deadline, consider reviewing these options with your financial and tax advisors.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 includes a provision encouraging private sector investment in certain lower-income communities designated by the U.S. Treasury Department as “qualified opportunity zones”.