June 2013
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With the beginning of summer, weddings, graduations, and the end of the school year, June is a good month for planning and making changes. Here are a few things you may need to know should you have some changes to your financial life. As always, if you have any specific questions or issues relating to these changes, please contact us.

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Net Investment Income Tax:  


Now that the 2012 tax season is over, it's time to focus on tax planning for 2013. One of the most significant tax changes this year is the Net Investment Income Tax that went into effect on January 1, 2013. Keep reading to learn more about this new tax and how it might affect you. read more

 

Thinking about selling your home this year? Learn how to avoid capital gains tax and why home improvements that qualify for the residential energy property credit can make a difference. 

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Did you know that having children can decrease your tax burden? Check out the top eight ways having kids can mean lower taxes for your family. read more

 

Deciding to start a business is an exciting time in your life, but there's more to it than simply writing a business plan. It also means filing the proper state and federal forms that make your business legal and allow you to hire and pay your employees. With so much to be done and so little time, here's a quick look at what you need to do first. read more

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Tax Due Dates

June 10

Employees - who work for tips. If you received $20 or more in tips during May, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.

 

June 17

Individuals - If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien living and working (or on military duty) outside the United States and Puerto Rico, file Form 1040 and pay any tax, interest, and penalties due. (U.S. citizens living in the U.S. should have paid their taxes on April 15.) If you want additional time to file your return, file Form 4868 to obtain 4 additional months to file. Then file Form 1040 by October 15. However, if you are a participant in a combat zone, you may be able to further extend the filing deadline.

 

Individuals - Make a payment of your 2013 estimated tax if you are not paying your income tax for the year through withholding (or will not pay enough tax that way). Use Form 1040-ES. This is the second installment date for estimated tax in 2013.

 

Corporations - Deposit the second installment of estimated income tax for 2013. A worksheet, Form 1120-W, is available to help you estimate your tax for the year.


Employers - Nonpayroll withholding.
If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in May.


Employers - Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in May.

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Sincerely,

Linda Dawson
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