This article originally appeared as a column for the Cleveland Jewish News. Tax day is just around the corner, again. Whether you hire an accountant or prepare your own returns using one of the many available software programs, or even if you do it by hand, if you itemize your deductions you will want to compile a list of your…
This article originally appeared as a column for the Cleveland Jewish News. As another calendar year comes to a close, it’s time again for last-minute year-end tax planning. True, there is just over a month left in 2015, but there is still time to take advantage of some smart planning. Consider upping your retirement contributions to the maximum allowed amount.…
This article originally appeared as a column for the Cleveland Jewish News. The calendar year is swiftly coming to a close. Along with the lake effect snow and icy weather comes the annual last-minute push for Congress to renew expired tax breaks before the year ends and tax season gets into full swing. And, while there is always a push…
This article originally appeared as a column for the Cleveland Jewish News. Even though only a few weeks remain on the calendar, it’s not too late for a little planning to make the most of some tax breaks scheduled to expire at the end of 2013. Of course, Congress may extend some or all of these (assuming the government remains…
This article originally appeared as a column for the Cleveland Jewish News. Automatic tax hikes. Entitlement cuts. Elimination of deductions. Closure of loopholes. Fiscal cliff. With all this fiscal uncertainly, it is difficult to know best to prepare for 2012 tax filings – and beyond. You probably already are familiar with tax planning in regard to deductions. The bottom line…