by H2R CPA Team Beginning in January 2017 for the 2016 tax year, 1099-MISC forms need to be filed with the IRS, and a copy provided to the recipient, by January 31st. Filing is one month earlier than in prior years. You are required to issue a form if you pay more than $600 for services … Read more
by H2R CPA Team The recently enacted Pennsylvania House bill, HB 1198, contains the following noteworthy items: The 1% sales tax discount for timely filing will be maxed out at $25 per month. PA lottery winnings are now taxable for PA. This is effective 1-1-16, so anyone who won earlier this year may need to pay some estimates. Going … Read more
by H2R CPA Team Did you know…? You may be able to deduct moving expenses (for you and your pet!) if the move was associated with a job change. If you changed jobs or employers, then you might be able to deduct your moving expenses — with conditions. Your move must coincide with the start of … Read more
by H2R CPA Team Did you know…? There is a simple way to deduct your home office on your tax return without having to make the complex calculations, allocations, and substantiation of expenses otherwise required. Home office deductions are available to both self-employed taxpayers and employees. It’s important to evaluate whether your home office qualifies … Read more
by H2R CPA Team Now that tax season is upon us, H2R CPA would like our clients and friends to beware of fraudulent messages claiming to be from the IRS, aiming to gain access to your personal financial information. Please note the following information from the IRS website: “The IRS doesn’t initiate contact with taxpayers by email, … Read more