Ask TaxMama Issue 662 – 2013 News

Dear Family,

This week, the IRS announces new limits on a variety of things for 2013. That’s the entire content of this week’s IRS news features:

In IRS News  we get the new limits on a variety of benefits for 2013 – with more to come in the IRS’s announcement on November 5th. The IRS also provides in-depth detail about the 2013 pension plan limits. There are so many, you’ll want to go to the TaxMama site to find them all.

Now you need a good laugh. So in this week’s Money Funnies, we show you a very clever, (shall we say, conniving) senior. You can learn from this. A great way to eliminate argument and stress. (for someone)

This week’s Equifax Blog  describes what you can deduct when you move across the country…or at least 50 miles away.

If you want to see all the TaxQuips from earlier in the week, drop by here. There are some interesting topics.

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We have the second half of the RTRP class coming up at CPE Link next week – and lots more neat courses.   https://www.cpelink.com/teamtaxmama/

TaxMama’s EA Exam Review Course is back in session. This weekend, we’ll learn how to do tax research, avoid IRS sanctions and penalties – and a bonus – International issues. All this, taught by our resident expert, Roger B. Adams, EA – live from Portugal!  You still have time to Join the fun! (With a Fall Special discount, no less!)

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Let’s address a few tidbits of news – and go back to work!

Weekly Equifax blog is still going strong. https://blog.equifax.com/tax/ Filing Taxes: Paperwork For Your Tax ProfessionalAvoid Paying Penalties on Estimated Taxes Learning from Your Tax Filing Mistakes After Filing Taxes: Responding to Letters from IRS Tax Tips: How Long Should You Keep Records? Using Standard Mileage Rate for Business Deductions Making Estimated tax payments Free Money Coming Your Way Due to Tax Mistakes Using Your Home Renovation to Maximize Tax Benefits Money Management: Explaining Paystubs to Your Teen Harvesting Capital Gains Now—or Later Working Like an Employee While Being Paid Like a Freelancer Tax Issues to Resolve During Your Divorce      I Received an IRS Notice – Now What?  Tax Strategies for the Unemployed Moving Across the Country: What Deductions Are Available?- – New! MarketWatch https://www.marketwatch.com/Journalists/Eva_Rosenberg Ruling poses tax issues for same-sex couples Whistleblowing for Fun or Profit Who’s Using YOUR Social Security Number?

ITS A WAHM THING Home Based Business Accounting Software Options Writing off your Family’s Vacation TaxMama’s 10 Tips for Success Writing off summertime parties. Vehicle Deductions Driving You Crazy? Are You Classifying Your Workers Properly? https://taxmama.wpengine.com/?p=11430 The Ins and Outs of Shoeboxed.com A Moving Story – or Three Good Reasons to Tell IRS You Moved Avoiding Fly by Night Tax Pros 4 Easy Steps to Resolving Your Tax Problems Are you Wasting Tax Benefits? Has your Child been the Victim of Identity Theft?

BizFilings What is the Best Entity for Your Business? The Non-Profit as a Business Model Tax Issues Regarding Copyrights and Trademarks Business Licenses You Need and Trust Now That You Have an LLC, it’s Time to Make Tax Decisions

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Remember TaxMama’s Tax Calendar has enough information to carry you through to the first quarter of 2013.

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You are what makes all this fun – and interesting!

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10/15/2012 Personal Returns due – Easy – Final Deadline
10/15/2012 Personal Returns due – Not Itemizing – Final Deadline
10/15/2012 Deadline for Schedule C filer to fund SEP-IRAs for previous year.
10/15/2012 Net Operating Loss – Eligible Small Business carry back loss
10/15/2012 US Gift and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Return – Final Deadline
10/15/2012 Employers Make Monthly Payroll tax deposit on the 15th of each month
10/15/2012 Employers File Annual Return for Employee Benefits Plan 5500, if on extension
10/15/2012 Employers File Annual Return for Employee Benefits Plan 5500-EZ, , if on extension
10/31/2012 3rd Quarter Payroll Taxes Due
10/31/2012 Employer’s Deposit Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA) – if total due is more than $500 through Sept 30th.
10/31/2012 3rd Quarter Federal Excise Tax Return & Payment Voucher – Form 720

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