Tax Deductions
News updates about tax deductions advisors should consider for their clients.
SALT Cap Suspension for 5 Years Emerges as Leading Option
By Laura Davison and Billy HouseA group in the House has vowed to block Biden's economic agenda until the $10,000 deduction limit is addressed, but Senator Bernie Sanders says such a plan is "unacceptable."
September 20, 2021
Surprise! CARES Act Charity Tax Break for 2021 Is Not Above the Line After AllMany advisors and tax planners missed this change when the CARES Act provision was extended, CPA Jeffrey Levine says.
September 09, 2021
SALT Cap Confounds House Democrats Crafting Taxes for Biden PlanThe nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation has estimated that repealing the SALT cap would cut taxes for more than 13 million people.
August 30, 2021
How to Get Tax Breaks for Caring for an Aging Family MemberThose who care for a family member who qualifies as a dependent may be entitled to deduct medical expenses.
August 27, 2021
How a Client's Solo 401(k) Can Become a Mega Backdoor Roth IRAAfter-tax contributions are the key to using this strategy, says Ed Slott & Co. expert Ian Berger.
August 17, 2021
RIAs Took $36M in Excess PPP Loans: StudyIn another study on PPP loan fraud, 45% of loans by fintech lenders were deemed questionable.
August 12, 2021
Could This Trust Replace the Stretch IRA? Jeffrey Levine Weighs 10 Pros, Cons of CRUTsCharitable remainder unitrusts can provide similar benefits for some investors, but there are many caveats, the CPA says.
July 13, 2021
2021 Advance Child Tax Credit Payments: Should Your Client Opt Out?For many Americans, the payments will provide a valuable cash infusion. For others, they could create a tax headache later.