Donating to Charity
If you support certain causes throughout the year, your gift might be tax deductible and reduce any tax you owe. If you want to claim a tax deduction...
Heather Palermo
Author profile for Heather Palermo of Kaizen CPAs + Advisors. On this page you can see all the blog posts that Heather Palermo has written.
Papers, Papers & More Papers, Oh My!
Suggested Record Retention Guide for Businesses Isn’t it such a great feeling heading into the new year being prepared? All the clutter is cleaned...
Are Your Child Care Expenses Deductible?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to raise a child born in 2013 to the age of 18, it will cost an average couple $245,340. Luckily,...
The 10 Tips to Know if You Get a Letter from the IRS
The IRS mails millions of notices and letters to taxpayers each year. There are a variety or reasons you may receive a notice. Please read the...
Fighting Identity Theft is an Ongoing Battle
Since 2011, the IRS has been involved with 19 million suspicious tax returns due to identity theft. Fighting identity theft is an ongoing battle as...
Last Minute Tax Planning Change
Last Friday, December, 19, 2014, the President signed into law the “Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014.” This Act contains last minute, retroactive...
New Repair Regulations Revisited
Now that the year is coming to an end, we would like to revisit the new repair regulations. The IRS has decided that we need to determine whether to...
Wealth Transfer
Even as Congress continues to tinker with year-end tax breaks and incentives, it is never too early to begin addressing legacy planning issues. Many...
How do you Protect Yourself from Tax-Related Identity Theft?
A recently-released survey by taxAudit.com of 2,000 Americans on the subject of tax scams noted that nearly 80 percent of Americans feel vulnerable...
Can I Deduct Home Improvements on my Tax Return?
For tax purposes, a home improvement includes any major improvements done that substantially adds to the value of your home, increases its useful...