BA Harris LLP

With tax reform changes in effect in 2018, deductions for charitable giving just got a bit more complicated. The increase in the standard deduction to $24,000 for Married Filing Joint returns and $12,000 for Single filers means that charitable donations might not result in a taxable deduction as they have in the past. That is because the sum of all itemized deductions on Schedule A of Form 1040 will need to exceed the $24,000 threshold before any extra tax benefit is realized. While the $24,000 is an increased benefit to most taxpayers, it makes traditional charitable giving less attractive tax-wise if a taxpayer is unlikely to exceed the standard deduction. However, there are a couple of options that can maximize the tax benefits of giving under the new tax regime.   Read More...

With summer knocking on the door we just wanted to remind estimated tax payers your second quarterly payment is due next Friday, June 15^th. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our office. Read More...

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