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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

AMT triggers could boost your tax bill if you’re not careful

A fundamental tax planning strategy is to accelerate deductible expenses into the current year. This typically will defer — and

Self-employed? Save more by setting up your own retirement plan

If you’re self-employed, you may be able to set up a retirement plan that allows you to make much larger

Donating appreciated stock can offer substantial tax benefits

Are you planning to make charitable donations before year end? Do you own appreciated stock that you’d like to sell,

Maximizing depreciation deductions in an uncertain tax environment

For assets with a useful life of more than one year, businesses generally must depreciate the cost over a period

Watch out for the wash sale rule

If you’ve cashed in some big gains this year, consider looking for unrealized losses in your portfolio and selling those

Careful tax planning critical for RSUs — and other stock-based compensation

If you’re an executive or other key employee, you might be compensated with more than just salary, fringe benefits and

How to protect yourself from underpayment penalties

You can be subject to penalties if you don’t pay enough tax during the year through estimated tax payments and

Is your business ready for play-or-pay?

If you’re a “large” employer, time is running out to prepare for the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) shared responsibility provision,

Vacation home owners: Adjusting rental vs. personal use might save taxes

With summer drawing to a close, if you own a vacation home that you both rent out and use personally,

Grandchild in college this fall? Paying tuition could save gift and estate taxes

Now’s the time of year when many young adults are about to head back to college — or to enter

“Bunch” miscellaneous itemized deductions to reduce your tax bill

Many expenses that may qualify as miscellaneous itemized deductions are deductible for regular tax purposes only to the extent they

Installment sales offer both pluses and minuses

A taxable sale of a business might be structured as an installment sale if the buyer lacks sufficient cash or

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