If you donated to charity last year, letters from the charities may have appeared in your mailbox recently acknowledging the donations. But what happens if you haven’t received such a letter — can you still claim a deduction for the gift on your 2021 income tax return? It depends. The requirements To prove a charitable…
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Are you ready for the 2021 gift tax return deadline?
If you made large gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year, it’s important to determine whether you’re required to file a 2021 gift tax return. And in some cases, even if it’s not required to file one, it may be beneficial to do so anyway. Who must file? The annual gift tax…
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The Ins and Outs of IRAs
Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs have been around for decades and the rules surrounding them have changed many times. What hasn’t changed is that they can help you save for retirement on a tax-favored basis. Here’s an overview. Traditional IRAs You can make an annual deductible contribution to a traditional IRA if: You (and your…
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Statements on Auditing Standards (SAS) Numbers 134-140
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) has published its Audit and Accounting Guide, State and Local Governments, updated through March 1, 2021. This guide provides valuable guidance to auditors and accountants working in the area of state and local governments. It is intended to help practitioners properly record transactions according to generally accepted…
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