Archive for the ‘Tax’ Category

Sooner Rather Than Later? Why You Should Do Ohio Use Tax Amnesty Now

Monday, December 19th, 2011

For the past several months, we’ve told you about Ohio’s use tax amnesty program. You may have read that the program will continue through April 1, 2013. So why should you participate in the amnesty program now rather than later? Here are four reasons. (more…)

Is 2011 the Year to Give? IRA Contributions to Charity

Friday, December 9th, 2011

If you’re thinking about donating a portion of your IRA to charity, you’ll receive a greater tax benefit if you do so before December 31. A popular provision is set to expire at the end of the year, and there is no guarantee the provision will appear in an extender bill in Congress anytime soon. (more…)

Are You Ready for the Next Phase of InvestOhio?

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

Recently we’ve been telling you about Ohio’s new nonrefundable tax credit program called InvestOhio. Through it, Ohio taxpayers who invest in qualifying Ohio small businesses can qualify for a 10 percent credit against their personal Ohio income tax if they meet certain requirements. In less than two weeks, taxpayers can begin the second step in the application process for this tax credit. (more…)

Ready for a Walk Through Ohio’s Use Tax Amnesty Process?

Monday, November 28th, 2011

If you owe use tax, you currently have an opportunity to save thousands of dollars in use tax, interest and penalties thanks to Ohio’s use tax amnesty program. The program is one of the most taxpayer-friendly programs ever enacted by the State of Ohio. (more…)

Do you know the 2012 Retirement Limits?

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

Employees and individual retirement plan owners can contribute more toward their retirement benefits next year. (more…)

Need Help Understanding Employee Healthcare Benefit Reporting on W-2s?

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

The IRS recently held a webinar to explain its reporting requirements for healthcare coverage on employees’ W2’s for the 2011 tax year. We’ve provided a summary of the webinar below for those of you who missed it. (more…)

Guarantor Requirementsfor Ohio Use Tax Payment Plan Changed

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

The requirements for participating in the State of Ohio’s use tax amnesty program’s payment program just got a little easier. (more…)

Are You Ready for the InvestOhio Tax Credit? Register for Tax Credit This Week

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Ohio taxpayers who invest in a qualifying Ohio small business can qualify for a 10 percent credit against their Ohio income tax if they meet certain requirements  – and they can now apply for the credit. (more…)

Have You Determined a Beneficiary for Your Retirement Plan?

Friday, November 11th, 2011

A single dad wanted to designate his two children as beneficiaries of his retirement benefits. He mailed his beneficiary designation form to his employer with a cover letter explaining his wishes. When he died, the benefits administrator noticed the designation form wasn’t signed. Should the plan assets pass to the estate or the children? (more…)

Going, Gone? Tax Provisions that Could End in 2012

Monday, October 24th, 2011

Late in the year last year, Congress extended several tax law provisions but only for a short period of time. Below are items that may expire at the end of this year if no action is taken by Congress. (more…)