BLS Insights

Category: Tax

Bunching Charitable Contributions Using a Donor Advised Fund

August 29, 2019

Posted by Jordon N. Rosen, CPA, AEP In the aftermath of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), many taxpayers who used to be able to itemize deductions prior to … Continued

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Casualty & Disaster Losses Tax Treatment

July 30, 2019

Prior to 2018, taxpayers could take a deduction for personal casualty losses experienced during the tax year.

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What are the Effects of Marriage on Taxes Post-TCJA?

July 23, 2019

The marriage tax penalty or benefit occurs from a change in a couple’s tax liability as a result of marriage and subsequently filing jointly. The marriage tax penalty results when … Continued

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Amended Returns – When/Who Should File?

July 16, 2019

Did you file a timely income tax return and then realize you missed something or made a mistake?

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Will the SECURE Act Secure Your Retirement Plan?

June 26, 2019

On May 23, 2019, the House passed a bipartisan bill by a vote of 417-3 to enhance the opportunities for individuals to save more for retirement. The bill is now … Continued

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Personal Income Tax Scam Warning

May 02, 2019

The Delaware Division of Revenue has issued an alert regarding a new taxpayer scam designed to trick taxpayers into thinking they have received official communication from the Division of Revenue.

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Why Americans Are (Wrongfully) Re-Thinking the Need for Estate Planning?

March 21, 2019

With the basic exclusion amount at $11.18 million and growing, along with portability of a decedent’s unused exclusion, most individuals will not have a federal estate tax liability.

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Tips for getting questions answered from the IRS

February 28, 2019

We are in the thick of the tax filing season and the call volume to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is high, so we would like to share some tips the IRS has communicated which will enable you to get a quick answer. 

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Do I need to give my employer a new W-4?

February 13, 2019

With the new tax law in full effect, it’s a good idea to reexamine your federal tax withholding for this and future years.

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Business Meals and Entertainment Deduction

February 05, 2019

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Act) made several changes to the rules regarding the deduction of business meals and entertainment.

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