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Estate and Gift Taxes – Plan Now for Reduced Exemption in 2026

Dent Moses

million in 2024, either during their lifetimes or at death, without incurring federal gift or estate tax. It’s crucial to file a timely estate tax return to elect the portability of the deceased spouse’s unused exemption to the surviving spouse.

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My 2022 Tax Return Has Been Filed, What Can I Toss?

Dent Moses

In most cases, the IRS can audit, propose adjustments, and assess additional tax up to 3 years after the later of (a) the date a return was filed, or (b) the original due date. For example, assume your 2022 individual tax return was filed on April 11, 2023, a week before the due date of April 18, 2023.

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House Bill Proposes to End Social Security Tax for Retirees

CPA Practice

By Katelyn Washington, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) A proposal to end federal tax on Social Security retirement benefits would provide relief for retirees as early as next year. That’s because, as the bill is worded, federal taxes on Social Security income would be eliminated beginning in 2025 (tax returns filed in early 2026).

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Top 3 Tax-Efficient Strategies for Deferring Real Estate Gains

Cherry Bekaert

Generally, taxpayers must identify the replacement property within 45 days of selling the relinquished property and then acquire the replacement property within 180 days of the sale transaction or by the due date of the tax return. Additionally, these transactions require the use of a qualified intermediary to facilitate the exchange.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: Accounting Firms Ditch Zoom Interviews; Mississippi’s Best CPA Exam Candidates | 8.28.23

Going Concern

Accounting firms across the pond are ditching Zoom interviews, writes Sunday Times : Zoom calls became the norm for business meetings during the pandemic — but accountancy firms, among the biggest graduate recruiters, are going back to face-to-face interviews when hiring, saying it is easier to assess candidates’ characters. “The

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Private Client: Spring Budget 2024 Predictions & Wish List

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Income tax Tax Liabilities Given the increased interest rates, more taxpayers will be benefitting from increased interest on income. This means more taxpayers may find themselves with undisclosed tax liabilities and/or needing to file a tax return.

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2023 Changes for First Year Expensing of Business Property

Dent Moses

The remaining 20% is depreciated using normal tax depreciation methods based on the type and life of the asset. Under current law, the 80% limitation decreases by 20% each year through 2026. This means the Section 179 deduction could be disallowed or limited based on other items on the owner’s tax return.