May 26, 2020
CA Revised Budget Proposal Includes Suspension of NOLs and Limits on Business Tax Incentive Credits
Summary Prior to COVID-19, California was projecting a budget surplus of $5.6 billion for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, with March actual revenues coming in $1.35 billion above projections. COVID-19 changed all that as businesses were forced to temporarily close and lay off or furlough employees, and the entire US economy came to an abrupt halt. …
September 17, 2019
Uncle Sam May Provide Relief from College Costs on Your Tax Return
We all know the cost of college is expensive. The latest figures from the College Board show that the average annual cost of tuition and fees was $10,230 for in-state students at public four-year universities — and $35,830 for students at private not-for-profit four-year institutions. These amounts don’t include room and board, books, supplies, transportation …
June 26, 2019
If Your Kids Are off to Day Camp, You May Be Eligible for a Tax Break
Now that most schools are out for the summer, you might be sending your children to day camp. It’s often a significant expense. The good news: You might be eligible for a tax break for the cost. The Value of a Credit Day camp is a qualified expense under the child and dependent care credit, …
March 19, 2019
Stretch Your College Student’s Spending Money with the Dependent Tax Credit
If you’re the parent of a child who is age 17 to 23, and you pay all (or most) of his or her expenses, you may be surprised to learn you’re not eligible for the child tax credit. But there’s a dependent tax credit that may be available to you. It’s not as valuable as …
January 13, 2015
2014 Tax Extenders: 3 Credits for Businesses (TIPA)
The Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 (TIPA) extended through Dec. 31, 2014, a wide variety of tax breaks, including many tax credits—which are particularly valuable because they reduce taxes dollar-for-dollar. Here are three credits that businesses may benefit from when they file their 2014 returns: The research credit. This credit (also commonly referred to …