August 18, 2014 / by Brett Hess / Tax
If you purchased health insurance from the Health Insurance Marketplace you may have received advanced credit if your income was low enough. However if your circumstances change i.e.; new job, no longer unemployed, pay raise, eligibility for other coverage, etc., you must report changes to your Marketplace to determine if your premium needs to change. […]
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Simplified Home Office Deduction
August 27, 2014 / by Brett Hess / Tax
For 2013 returns filed in 2014, the IRS is now offering a simplified home office deduction. The new optional deduction is $5 for each square foot of home office space, up to a maximum of 300 square feet. That comes to a maximum $1,500 annual home office deduction. Instead of filling out Form 8829, you’ll […]
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IRS Phone Scams Warning
August 20, 2014 / by Brett Hess / Small Business, Tax
IRS Updates Phone Scams Warning The IRS is again warning the public about phone scams that continue to claim victims all across the country. In these scams, thieves make unsolicited phone calls to their intended victims. Callers fraudulently claim to be from the IRS and demand immediate payment of taxes by a prepaid debit card […]
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Health Insurance Marketplace – Dangers
August 18, 2014 / by Brett Hess / Tax
If you purchased health insurance from the Health Insurance Marketplace you may have received advanced credit if your income was low enough. However if your circumstances change i.e.; new job, no longer unemployed, pay raise, eligibility for other coverage, etc., you must report changes to your Marketplace to determine if your premium needs to change. […]
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Tax Tips – Deducting Moving Expenses
August 18, 2014 / by Brett Hess / Tax
Deducting Moving Expenses If you move because of your job, you may be able to deduct the cost of the move on your tax return. You may be able to deduct your costs if you move to start a new job or to work at the same job in a new location. The IRS offers […]
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TAX TIPS – Miscellaneous Deductions Can Cut Taxes
August 15, 2014 / by Brett Hess / Tax
Miscellaneous Deductions Can Cut Taxes You may be able to deduct certain miscellaneous costs you pay during the year. Examples include employee expenses and fees you pay for tax advice. If you itemize, these deductions could lower your tax bill. Here are some things the IRS wants you to know about miscellaneous deductions: Deductions […]
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