Prepayment of 2018 Real Estate Tax
December 28, 2017
By BGH Staff Member
- The IRS said Wednesday that people may be able to deduct their 2018 state and local property taxes only if they were assessed and paid during 2017.
- People can only deduct prepaid property taxes that have already been assessed by local governments.
- Prepayments of anticipated property taxes will not be deductible.
Independent Contractor or Employee?
December 28, 2017
By BGH Staff Member
The distinction between an independent contractor and an employee is an important one to make for both employers and workers. Employees only pay their half of payroll taxes (which is typically withheld from their paycheck by the employer) while independent contractors must pay both (employer and employee shares). If an employee is incorrectly classified as an independent contractor, the business can be held liable for employment taxes for that worker as well as any late fees or penalties.
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IRS Releases Annual Inflation Adjustments For Tax Year 2018
November 15, 2017
By BGH Staff Member
The IRS has released the annual inflation adjustments for tax year 2018 for more than 50 tax provisions. A full listing of inflation adjustments for tax year 2018 can be found in IRS Revenue Procedure 2017-58.
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