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Archive for January, 2013
January 30, 2013
IRS Accepting Individual Tax Returns Beginning Today (for most)

The tax law changes under the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) caused a delay in filing for 2012 individual income tax returns.  However, according to the IRS, the vast majority of filers should be able to start filing today (January 30, 2013).  The IRS will be able to[…]

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January 22, 2013
Your income tax rate may be higher than you think!

Your 2013 income tax marginal rate may be higher than you think. Married filers with incomes over $300,000 and singles with incomes over $250,000 will want to read on. The individual income tax rate does not jump to 39.6% until married filers reach over $450,000 of taxable income[…]

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January 18, 2013
New Home Office Deduction for 2013

Tax Preparation for a home office deduction just got a little easier: The Internal Revenue Service has announced that for 2013 a simplified method for claiming the home office deduction will be available. The IRS’ goal is to reduce the paperwork and time involved for CPAs, tax preparers,[…]

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January 15, 2013
401k & IRA Contribution Limits Increase for 2013

In 2013, employees may make elective deferrals to their 401k of  up to $17,500  ($23,000  for taxpayers over the age of 50).   This limit applies to 403(b) and 457 plans also. IRA and Roth IRA contribution limits increased by $500 dollars to a total of $5,500 ($6,500[…]

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January 14, 2013
American Taxpayer Relief Act

Why your paychecks will be smaller this year despite the American Taxpayer Relief Act: Although most Americans will not see an increase in their 2013 income taxes they still will see a decrease in their paychecks.  This is due to the two percentage point cut in the employee’s[…]

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