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IRS REMINDER

Deadline Dec. 31 for most retirees who must make required retirement plan distributions

IR-2018-248, December 11, 2018

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded retirees born before July 1, 1948, that they usually must take distributions from their individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) and workplace retirement plans by Dec. 31.

The payments, called required minimum distributions (RMDs), are normally made by the end of the year. Those who reached age 70½ during 2018 are covered by a special rule that allows them to wait until April 1, 2019, to take their first RMDs.

This means that those born after June 30, 1947, and before July 1, 1948, are eligible for this special rule for 2018. If they wait until early 2019 to take that first RMD (up until April 1, 2019), it can be counted toward their 2018 RMD, but is still taxable in 2019.
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What does CPA stand for? Certified Public Accountant

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Everyone knows about CPAs, right? Although you may often hear friends talk about meeting with their CPAs at tax time or when they need critical business advice, in fact many people are not really aware of what it means to be a certified public accountant.

When you are looking for financial advice, keep in mind that not all accountants are CPAs. Many states allow anyone to use the title “accountant,” but only CPAs have passed the CPA exam and meet their state board of accountancy’s licensing requirements. CPAs are also the only professionals who can perform audits of publicly traded companies. If you are seeking the services of a highly trained professional, make sure they have the “CPA” initials after their name. 
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What Kids And Their Parents Should Know About Summer Jobs And Taxes

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Kelly Phillips Erb Forbes Staff
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Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2018/07/05/what-kids-and-their-parents-should-know-about-summer-jobs-and-taxes/#5cee24221ce4

Now that the fireworks are over and summer is officially in full swing, many high school and college students are thinking about getting a seasonal job. Whether kids are serving up slices, mowing lawns or ringing up groceries, here’s what they and their parents should know about summer jobs and taxes:

You may not owe taxes, but you may still need to fill out tax forms. Mark Luscombe, Principal Analyst, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting, says that a summer job may be the first time that kids encounter a form W-4. Figuring out what to claim as an adult can be tricky, but it’s typically a little easier for children with seasonal jobs. With the increased standard deduction, he says, it’s less likely that a teen filing on his or her own will owe taxes. If you’re sure that you won’t owe taxes, Luscombe says to consider claiming an exemption from withholding. If you don’t know, claim 0 or 1, since any over-withholding should be refunded to you at tax time.Read More

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Exciting developments happening this summer!

Dear Valued Client,

Exciting developments happening this summer!

We are pleased to announce that Davis CPA and Associates, LLC is merging with Sharon L. Nagy, CPA Inc. effective July 1, 2018. We can’t wait for our clients to meet the new team and see our new location. The new practice will be known as Davis, Nagy & Company LLC and the new location will be 1270 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. Bldg. A Ste. 110, Copley, OH 44321.

Davis CPA and Associates, LLC brings over 53 combined years of public and private accounting and tax knowledge. Davis CPA has distinguished the service they provide to their clients by going beyond what is considered to be the “typical” CPA role.  Clients have learned to rely on the firm for their individual and business tax, payroll, and business consulting needs. Davis CPA and Associates, LLC currently has two team members, Kathy Davis, CPA and Ken Gillette. Kathy’s area of expertise is tax and business planning, while Ken’s focus is financial business planning and payroll services.
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26 Ways the New Tax Law Will Affect Your Wallet

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By Kevin McCormally, Chief Content Officer , and Sandra Block, Senior Editor and Joy Taylor, Editor | January 4, 2018
Source: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/taxes/T054-S001-26-ways-the-gop-tax-reform-will-affect-your-wallet/index.html?rid=SOC-email#.WnXIZ3XU75M.email

The new year starts with a new tax law affecting every taxpayer in the land. Now that a jubilant President Trump has signed the massive tax overhaul into law, it’s time for the number crunching to move from Capitol Hill to your kitchen table. Do the pros and cons found in the 500-plus pages of legislative language add up to good news or bad news for your family’s bottom line?

Here’s a look at key provisions of the new law that could affect everything from your family to your investments to your retirement planning. Most of the changes go into effect right away in 2018, but will NOT affect your 2017 tax return due in April. In almost every case, that return is covered by the old rules. Also, note that many of the changes affecting individuals are scheduled to expire after 2025. Unless a future Congress acts to extend them, most of these rules would revert to those in effect in 2017.

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New tax withholding tables are issued

Source: https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2018/jan/2018-tax-withholding-tables-201818191.html?utm_source=mnl:alerts&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=11Jan2018&utm_content=headline

By Sally P. Schreiber, J.D.
January 11, 2018

The IRS on Thursday issued new income tax withholding tables that reflect new tax rates and other changes for individuals implemented by P.L. 115-97, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, enacted Dec. 22 (Notice 1036). Employers should use the updated withholding rules for 2018, putting them into effect as soon as possible but no later than Feb. 15, the IRS said. Until then, employers should continue to use the 2017 withholding tables.Read More

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Avoid these 8 entrepreneurial time-wasters

Source: http://ohiocpa.com/news-resources/news/2017/11/13/avoid-these-8-entrepreneurial-time-wasters

Written on Nov 13, 2017

Here are eight time-wasters to avoid for a more productive and efficient workday:

1. Being unorganized
If you come into work every day without a clear plan, the hours will fly by without anything to show for it. At the end of each day, assess the items that must be accomplished tomorrow.

Assemble a list of priorities with the understanding that other urgent issues may come up later.Read More

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Five Facts about Charitable Contributions

Source: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/five-facts-about-charitable-contributions

IRS Tax Tip 2017-77, November 15, 2017

With the holidays around the corner, many people will be making donations to benefit charitable organizations. However, come tax time, the person who made the donation might also benefit. That’s because taxpayers who donate to a charity may be able to claim a deduction for the donation on their federal tax return.

Here are five facts about charitable donations:

Qualified Charities. A taxpayer must donate to a qualified charity to deduct their contributions. Gifts to individuals, political organizations, or candidates are not deductible. To check the status of a charity, taxpayers can use Exempt Organizations Select Check on IRS.gov.Read More

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The tax strategy your company is missing

Written on Nov 02, 2017
By Jessica Salerno, OSCPA content manager
Source: https://ohiocpa.com/communities/news/2017/11/02/the-tax-strategy-your-company-is-missing

The secret to becoming a more dynamic, efficient organization could be in your tax strategy.

“True tax planning can sometimes be overlooked if one is just focused on tax compliance,” said Susan Allen, CPA/CITP, CGMA, senior manager with the AICPA Tax Practice & Ethics team.

An emerging area in the tax profession called “tax information and operations management” (TIOM) focuses on enabling tax operations to run as efficiently as possible to add business value. Tax is an evolving area, and this is about doing more than simply complying with tax regulations.

To start executing an effective TIOM strategy, Allen suggested assessing the systems you have in place and how those operations are managed. Talk with people at varying levels in different departments to hear how they think processes could be improved.

“Collaboration is so key,” Allen said. “To get the numbers right from a tax perspective, finance and tax need to be buddies at every stage.”
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Registration Opens for Municipal Net Profit Tax

Ohio Department of Taxation

Today the Ohio Department of Taxation opened registration for businesses to ‘opt-in’ for centralized filing and state administration of the municipal net profit tax for the 2018 tax year.

Taxpayers can register at the Department’s website (tax.ohio.gov) either electronically or by filling out and submitting a paper registration form (see Tax Forms – Form MNP-R).

Businesses that opt-in will have the advantage of filing one municipal net profit tax return that encompasses every municipality in which they are required by law to report. The Department of Taxation will process all the centrally filed returns and distribute tax payments to the appropriate municipalities. The Department will also be responsible for all administrative functions, including appeals and audits.

Businesses that operate as a sole proprietor or single-member LLC are not eligible to file with the Department, and should continue their current method of filing.

To register, or for additional information, please visit our website at www.tax.ohio.gov or contact the Department at 1-844-238-0403.

Ohio Department of Taxation
Business Tax Division
P.O. Box 16158
Columbus, Ohio 43216-6158
Telephone: (844) 238-0403