Bloomberg recently released projected tax rates, brackets and other numbers that apply to the 2019 tax year (the IRS will release the official numbers later this year). Note, these are NOT the numbers that apply to the 2018 taxes you file in 2019, but to the income and activity that occurs during the 2019 tax year…
The House Republicans recently introduced legislation that, bundled together, is being referred to as Tax Reform 2.0. Expanding on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), it’s composed of three main bills that intend to address some of most criticized portions of the TCJA. H.R. 6760, Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act of…
Please join us in congratulating Cassie, Kirsten, and Charisse on their promotions! We are thrilled that they are all part of the HBLA team! Cassandra Ong, Senior Auditor Cassandra, known to us as Cassie, joined HBLA three years ago and has quickly proven herself to be a significant member of our audit department. During her tenure,…
On June 21, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its widely-anticipated decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair. In what is likely the most significant state tax decision in more than 50 years, the Court held that the physical presence rule for state tax jurisdiction is incorrect and not a requirement under the…
The longer people live, the greater the chance they will need assistance in old age. And today, people are living longer than ever. As if providing for one’s own retirement isn’t hard enough, now we must factor in the cost of providing long-term care. Health insurance – including Medicare – is designed to cover only…
Summer is coming to an end, lots of high school and college kids work seasonal jobs before they return back to their studies. It doesn’t matter if it’s mowing lawns, checking out groceries, painting houses or life-guarding at the beach, here’s what you need to know about summer jobs and taxes. Even if you don’t…
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