by Capocore Professonal Advisors | Mar 18, 2018 | Individual Tax Brief
Home ownership is a key element of the American dream for many, and the U.S. tax code includes many tax breaks that help support this dream. If you own a home, you may be eligible for several valuable breaks when you file your 2017 return. But under the Tax Cuts and...
by Capocore Professonal Advisors | Mar 13, 2018 | Individual Tax Brief
If you suffered damage to your home or personal property last year, you may be able to deduct these “casualty” losses on your 2017 federal income tax return. For 2018 through 2025, however, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act suspends this deduction except for losses due to an...
by Capocore Professonal Advisors | Mar 6, 2018 | Individual Tax Brief
Whether you’re claiming charitable deductions on your 2017 return or planning your donations for 2018, be sure you know how much you’re allowed to deduct. Your deduction depends on more than just the actual amount you donate. Type of gift One of the biggest factors...
by Capocore Professonal Advisors | Feb 27, 2018 | Individual Tax Brief
Individuals can deduct some vehicle-related expenses in certain circumstances. Rather than keeping track of the actual costs, you can use a standard mileage rate to compute your deductions. For 2017, you might be able to deduct miles driven for business, medical,...
by Capocore Professonal Advisors | Feb 20, 2018 | Individual Tax Brief
If you moved for work-related reasons in 2017, you might be able to deduct some of the costs on your 2017 return — even if you don’t itemize deductions. (Or, if your employer reimbursed you for moving expenses, that reimbursement might be excludable from your income.)...
by Capocore Professonal Advisors | Feb 13, 2018 | Individual Tax Brief
Whether you had a child in college (or graduate school) last year or were a student yourself, you may be eligible for some valuable tax breaks on your 2017 return. One such break that had expired December 31, 2016, was just extended under the recently passed...