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Key deadlines are coming up in the third quarter

Jun 7, 2019

The third quarter of 2019 is approaching, so be sure to keep tabs on key deadlines that could affect you and your business.

Keep tabs on your refund (and why you might not get it)

May 16, 2019

Refunds are usually sent to taxpayers within a few weeks. However, there may be delays, or in worst-case scenarios, refunds may be applied to debts owed to the federal or state government.

There’s tax-saving incentive to plug into electric vehicles

May 13, 2019

Are you interested in joining the growing ranks of plug-in electric vehicle owners? If so, there’s a federal income tax credit that might incentivize your shopping.

Uncertainty looms over some income tax provisions

Apr 24, 2019

Glitches in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act require fixes, and tax extenders have yet to be extended. Here’s what needs fixing and what tax provisions need extending.

Three common questions after you’ve filed your return

Apr 19, 2019

Just because your tax return has been filed doesn’t mean you don’t still have questions. We’re often asked about refund status, record retention, and amended tax returns. Here are the answers.

Second-quarter deadlines are some of the year’s biggest

Mar 18, 2019

The second quarter of the year includes a long list of important tax deadlines for both individuals and employers. Here are the biggest ones to keep in mind.

Gift tax returns are a must for some and could benefit others

Mar 13, 2019

When you think of April 15, you probably think of the income tax return deadline. But it’s also the gift tax return deadline. Find out if you must (or should) file a 2018 gift tax return this year.

Some deductions might be smaller (or nonexistent) when you file your tax return

Mar 8, 2019

Lower tax rates might help reduce your 2018 tax bill, but new limits on many deductions could offset the benefits of lower rates. For example, five itemized deductions have shrunk or disappeared.

IRS loosens 2018 underpayment penalties for certain taxpayers

Feb 10, 2019

How confident are you that you’ve paid enough in taxes for 2018? The tax law changes in the TCJA have made it difficult to properly estimate 2018 tax liability, but the IRS is ready to provide modest penalty relief for some taxpayers who didn’t withhold enough.

"We saved one client $700,000 using R&D credits — credits that the company’s previous CPA told them they were not eligble to claim. We stay on top of the latest tax laws to help clients reduce their taxes.”

Mark Patterson, KraftCPAs Tax Services

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