Tax Law Changes

Fiscal Cliff: 80% of Annual Deficit Reduction Falls on Taxpayers

November 19, 2012

Understand what the Fiscal Cliff is, as well as what tax increases are expected and spending cuts. What you don't know is that 80% of the reduction in… Read More

Is Tax Policy Responsible for Spike in US Renunciations?

November 14, 2012

One thing that is changing over the last few years is that more Americans are giving up their US citizenship. This trend coincides with not only relatively recent… Read More

Potential Tax Changes Obama Plans to Implement in Second Term

November 1, 2012

President Obama plans to make a few major changes to the tax code in his second term as President of the United States. The basis of Obama's plan… Read More

Mitt Romney Proposed Tax Changes if Elected President

October 30, 2012

Mitt Romney proposes to make the Federal tax code fairer, flatter, and simpler if he is elected President of the United States. His tax proposal has come under much… Read More

2013 Tax Changes: What You Need to Know

August 8, 2012

Even though the new year is still five months away, it’s never too soon to start planning ahead for your taxes (see updated post on tax changes from… Read More

IRS Fresh Start Program – What it Means for Taxpayers

July 17, 2012

On May 21 of this year, the Internal Revenue Service expanded its Fresh Start plan.  The plan supplements the Offer in Compromise (OIC) program that makes it possible… Read More

History of the Death and Taxes Quote by Benjamin Franklin

February 20, 2012

When tax time is looming, Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote about death and taxes is often mentioned. His “Nothing is certain except death and taxes” quote is one of… Read More

What is the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) for 2011 & 2012?

December 28, 2011

If you’ve been doing your research on tax credits and deductions, some of the sources that you've come across might mention that you’ll want to watch out for… Read More

2012 IRS Standard Mileage Tax Deduction Rate?

December 23, 2011

The 2012 IRS mileage rates (2013 IRS mileage rates) vary depending on whether you are claiming mileage for business travel, moving expenses, charitable work or medical-related traveling. Each… Read More

IRS Tax Relief and Deductions Available After Hurricane Irene

September 7, 2011

If you experienced damages and losses as a result of Hurricane Irene, you may be able to take tax deductions at tax time to help offset the expense.… Read More