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Shamsey Oloko December 28, 2016 Business Expenses, Deductions

Your Business Loses Money; Tax Benefits or Concerns?

I’m often asked by nervous new business owners if they can recover a tax refund for a business loss. Receiving a tax benefit from a business loss depends on the type of entity formed and whether the investment in the business…

Shamsey Oloko August 22, 2016 Business Expenses, Deductions, Expenses Deductions, Income, Investment-Related Deductions, IRA, Medical Expenses, Roth IRA, Roth Thrift Savings Plan

Top Tax Deductions for Seniors and Retirees

Here are some of the most important tax deductions for seniors and retirees. Higher standard deduction. Any taxpayer that is 65 and older by December 31 of the tax year is entitled to a higher standard deduction. Taxpayers may take…

Shamsey Oloko August 16, 2016 Charitable Contributions, Child and Dependent Care Credit, Child Tax Credit, Deductions, Health Expenses

The Most Overlooked Tax Deductions, Part 4

Many taxpayers overlook the long list of deductions that they may take when completing and filing their tax returns. The IRS has estimated that millions of taxpayers overpay their taxes each year mainly because they fail to avail themselves of…