Will Recent Changes in Illinois Tax Law Affect You? Keeping up with tax law changes is important for compliance, and to also optimize financial planning for you and your family. Recently, Illinois made amendments to its personal income tax laws, which are particularly impacting the standard exemption and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).…
The Importance of Being Prepared for the 2024 Tax Season The Corporate Deadline is March 15, 2024 Although the federal income tax filing deadline for Partnerships and S Corps isn’t until March 15, you don’t need to wait to start getting ready. Tax season can be a daunting time for many businesses, especially for those structured…
Employee Retention Credit (ERC) scams are nothing new. In light of the dramatic uptick in scamming attempts over the past year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) added ERC scams to their infamous “Dirty Dozen” list. A coveted record of both old and new scams, the list operates as an opportunity to educate taxpayers on the…
Here is what you need to know to abide by the CTA’s new regulations As of January 1st, 2024, domestic and foreign businesses must report their company applicants and beneficial owners. While the timelines vary, some entities must submit their report within 90 days of the act taking effect. Overview of Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)…
With the tax season upon us, The Hechtman Group would like to remind you of some important tax opportunities for 2023 which may impact your return. There have not been many drastic changes in the past year. As a result, there are many ways to save on your taxes as there have been in…
This summary of this year’s most common schemes and scams was released just in time to protect taxpayers from losing hard-earned money this tax season In April, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released 2023’s edition of their infamous Dirty Dozen list. A coveted record of both old and new scams, the list operates as…
Employee Retention Credit (ERC) related scams are on the rise Every year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) releases their infamous Dirty Dozen list. A coveted record of both old and new scams, the list operates as an opportunity to educate taxpayers on the most common scams in a given year. Many of these plots begin…
The tax code is regularly changing with the passing of every year, and it can be time consuming to keep track of all the changes to the fine print. One specific provision that is essential for individuals and businesses to be aware of is the phasing-out of bonus depreciation. With the tax season upon us,…
Becoming a real estate professional creates many loopholes within the tax codes that are applicable to properties and the income generated from them. While there are not many requirements to becoming a real estate professional, the ones that are in place are quite sizable feats. Here, we determine whether becoming a real estate professional is…
With the tax season upon us, The Hechtman Group would like to remind you of some important tax opportunities for 2022 which may impact your return. There have not been many drastic changes in the past year. As a result, there are many ways to save on your taxes as there have been in past…