by Kristine McKinley | Oct 20, 2018 | Taxes
Some alterations to the Internal Revenue Code were less publicized than others. Late last year, federal tax laws underwent sweeping changes. Nearly a year later, you can be forgiven for not keeping up with them all. Here is a look at some important (yet...
by Kristine McKinley | Dec 28, 2017 | Taxes
Many people will no longer be able to itemize under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which means that charitable donations won’t be as valuable from a tax perspective. Here are some ways to maximize your charitable giving and still receive some tax benefit: 1....
by Kristine McKinley | Dec 22, 2017 | Taxes
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 was passed by Congress earlier this week and signed by President Trump this morning. Since 2017 is winding up, I wanted to pass along a quick summary of the tax bill. If you are one of the many Americans who will no longer be itemizing...
by Kristine McKinley | Dec 29, 2015 | Taxes
In what has become an annual ritual, Congress recently passed a last minute bill to extend tax laws that expired at the end of 2014. The good news is that some of these extenders are now permanent, which will eliminate the need to extend them in future years. Other...
by Kristine McKinley | Aug 24, 2015 | Taxes
Thanks to a recent ruling from Topeka, Kansas residents who work in Kansas City (and pay KC earnings tax) may be eligible for a refund of the KC taxes paid. I am reviewing the recent ruling and will contact any clients who I believe may benefit from it. However, if...
by Kristine McKinley | Feb 7, 2012 | Taxes
Everyone loves a good tax tip. And now that tax season is in full swing, the IRS and other experts have started to issue tip after tip after tip. Here’s a recap: Getting a jump on your taxes long before the April deadline is the best tip of all. To do so, the...
