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Begining on May 24, 2024, we will be closing our office at 12:00pm on Friday. This will remain in effect until August 30, 2024 (Labor Day Weekend).

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Announcements

IRS Provides Relief to Victims of Severe Storms and Flooding in Connecticut and New York

Various Deadlines Postponed to Feb. 3, 2025

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in Connecticut and New York affected by severe storms and flooding from torrential rainfalls that began on Aug. 18, 2024. Some communities in western Connecticut also experienced landslides and mudslides from these storms. 

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Understanding Tax Terms: Basis

Covering the bases on basis

Basis is a common IRS term, but probably does not enter into your everyday conversation. This IRS term is important because it impacts the taxes you pay when you sell, exchange or give away property.

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Social Security: Know the Variables

It's never too early to understand how it works

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Turning Your Hobby Into a Business

You’ve loved dogs all your life so you decide to start a dog training business. Turning your hobby into a business can provide tax benefits if you do it right. But it can also create a big tax headache if you do it wrong.

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News

IRS Relief Available to Hurrican Debby Victims in Various States

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in four states affected by Hurricane Debby. Affected taxpayers in South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, and Vermont now have until Feb. 3, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. 

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IRS Updates Draft Version of Form 1099-DA

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today posted an early draft of the updated Form 1099-DA, which is the form for brokers to report certain sale and exchange transactions of digital assets that take place beginning in calendar year 2025. Generally, these forms will be sent separately to taxpayers and the IRS in early 2026. 

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Keep Track of Home Improvements

The large gain exclusion creates a tax risk

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Audit Proof Your Tax Return

No one likes the stress involved when your tax return is under the audit spotlight. Here are some ideas to avoid some of the more common audit triggers.

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