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DiSabatino CPA Blog

A blog by Michael DiSabatino CPA with topics on Tax Savings, Business, Management and more...

Mike's weekly post usually concentrated on tax saving strategies.

Home equity loan interest deductibility has changed

Home equity loan interest deductibility has changed

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Your refund check is coming — Watch out

Your refund check is coming — Watch out

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How to get your marriage off to a good financial start

Don't say "I do" until you've said a lot more to your spouse about finances. Here's a helpful guideline.

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Leveraging Your Children's Lower Tax Rate: One of the best places for parents to look for tax savings

If you're a parent, your dependent children can be a source of tax savings. There are the well-known provisions in the tax code such as the Dependent Child Care Credit and the Child Tax Credit, but there's also an opportunity to shift some taxable income to your children.

Shifting income to your children works because the tax rate increases as your income rises. This provides an incentive to shift income to your lower-earning dependent children. Here's how to make it work:

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What's the average tax refund check?

What's the average tax refund check?

The IRS returned more than $323 billion in tax refunds to taxpayers last year.

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The New World of Charitable Deductions

Your charitable contribution deductions are still a great tax savings tool, but they may require more planning following the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) last year.

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Don't fall for the "tax-deduction" charity scam

Don't fall for the "tax-deduction" charity scam

The IRS is warning taxpayers about fake charitable organizations tricking people into donating to receive tax deductions.

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Quarterly estimated tax payments just got trickier

Quarterly estimated tax payments just got trickier

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Audit Rates Decline for Sixth Year in a Row But don't get complacent...

The IRS reported audit rates declined last year for the sixth year in a row and reached their lowest level since 2002. That’s good news for people who don’t like to be audited (which is everybody)!

But don’t get complacent. A closer look at the IRS data release reveals some audit pitfalls you should know about. Here is what you need to know:

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2nd quarter interest rates increase

2nd quarter interest rates increase

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Can't file your 2017 tax return? Here's what to do

If you need more time to file your 2017 income tax return, you can get an extension. Learn more about what you have to do.

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If You're Expecting a Refund, Read This

The end of tax season is approaching and if you’re getting a refund, here are four useful tips to know.

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Extensions available for 2017 tax returns

Extensions available for 2017 tax returns

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Important April 17 tax deadlines

Important April 17 tax deadlines

As you prepare for tax day, remember that the following are due on April 17:

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How to make the most of your tax refund

If you're receiving a tax refund this year, you have a big decision to make: What to do with it. 

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Is Home Equity Loan Interest Still Deductible?

There is a lot of confusion about home equity loans following the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) last year. The act changed the rules on whether the interest on these loans is deductible. So is it?

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Fraud victims get FTC refund checks

Fraud victims get FTC refund checks

The Federal Trade Commission is sending refund checks totaling more than $7.2 million to victims who bought "buy-one-get-one-free" products marketed by the Allstar Marketing Group LLC.

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Tax Act Tip: Change Your Roth Conversion Thinking

If you're considering converting a traditional IRA retirement account into a Roth IRA, be aware that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) signed last year now limits your ability to change your mind.

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Avoid tax return mistakes

Avoid tax return mistakes!!! As you file your 2017 tax return this season, make sure you don't fall victim to some of the easiest mistakes made each year.

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Calling the IRS? Let the agency know who you are

Calling the IRS? Let the agency know who you are

If you need to call the IRS this tax season, be aware that you'll be asked to verify your identity. This is part of the IRS's continuing effort to keep taxpayer data secure. You can help your phone call go smoothly by having the following information handy when you dial:

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