2016 Vehicle Depreciation Caps

The projected luxury auto depreciation limits under Code Sec. 280F for passenger automobiles placed in service in 2016 are: $3,160 for the first year, the same as for 2015 ($11,160 for 2016, same as for 2015, only if Congress extends … Continued

Changes to NYS 529 Plan

On December 18, 2015, Congress passed the “Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015” (PATH Act), which introduced various improvements to 529 plans, effective retroactively to tax years beginning after December 31, 2014, including, but not limited to, the … Continued

What is Form 1095-A and What Do I Do With It?

What to do with Form 1095-A This year, you may receive one or more forms that provide information about your 2015 health coverage, such as forms 1095-A, 1095-B and 1095-C. Form 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace Statement, provides you with information … Continued

Start-Up Checklist: Accounting & Tax Filings

Start-Up Flowchart

Starting a new company can involve a lot of filings and registrations that you might not even have known existed, and it can get a little overwhelming. The flow chart will help you make sure you touch all of the bases and nothing falls through the cracks.

Substantiation Requirements for Charitable Donations

The Tax Code and its regs impose substantiation requirements that become more rigorous as the items of donated property increase in value. The basic rules are summarized in brief, below: Donations of money. A bank record or a written communication … Continued