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The Extended 2024 Gift Tax Return Deadline is Looming

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If you made significant gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year, its important to determine whether youre required to file a 2024 gift tax return. Requirements to file The annual gift tax exclusion was $18,000 in 2024 (increased to $19,000 in 2025).

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Can I Itemize Deductions on my Tax Return?

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You may wonder if you can claim itemized deductions on your tax return. Heres how well determine if you can itemize or not for 2024 when your return is prepared. The post Can I Itemize Deductions on my Tax Return? How much do you need? appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA.

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Maximize Your Year-End Giving with Gifts that Offer Tax Benefits

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One effective way to reduce potential estate taxes and show generosity to loved ones is by giving cash gifts before December 31. Under tax law, you can gift a certain amount each year without incurring gift taxes or requiring a gift tax return. It covers gifts that an individual.

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Get Ready for the 2023 Gift Tax Return Deadline

RogerRossmeisl

If so, it’s important to determine if you’re required to file a 2023 gift tax return. The annual gift tax exclusion has increased in 2024 to $18,000 but was $17,000 for 2023. The post Get Ready for the 2023 Gift Tax Return Deadline appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA. Who must file?

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Navigating IRS Form 8275: Key Takeaways from Fact Sheet 2024-32 on IRC Section 280E Disclosure Standards

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On Thursday, December 12, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a fact sheet addressing Form 8275 and the disclosure of tax positions related to IRC section 280E. Form 8275 is used by taxpayers to disclose positions taken on tax returns for which substantial authority does not exist.

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You May Be Able to Make a Deductible IRA Contribution for Last Year This Year

RogerRossmeisl

If youre getting ready to file your 2024 tax return and your tax bill is higher than youd like, there may still be a chance to lower it. If youre eligible, you can make a deductible contribution to a traditional IRA until this years April 15 filing deadline and benefit from the tax savings on your 2024 return.

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What’s new in Xero – December 2024

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UK: Save time and manage all your clients’ compliance needs in one place with Xero Tax [Product Idea ] For UK accountants and bookkeepers, you can now use Xero Tax to prepare and file partnership tax returns with HMRC. The post What’s new in Xero December 2024 appeared first on Xero Blog.