In early February, Congress passed a federal budget bill that revived several expired tax breaks for the 2017 tax year.

These late changes are retroactive to the beginning of 2017. That means they may apply to your 2017 tax return. Below you'll find a handful of commonly used tax breaks that are back on the table. Take a look and see if they apply to your situation:

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/strong-passwords-help-keep-tax-data-safe

When it comes to taking qualified deductions on your federal tax return, three things must happen:

Is your child thinking about taking on a job for extra money this summer? If so, both of you may have questions about taxes. The following are a few tax tips to help you prepare.

Summertime usually makes us think of vacations, backyard barbecues, and general relaxation. Tax planning may not be on the top of your summertime to do list, but this year you may want to consider making time for it.

Each year the IRS produces its "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams. As criminals become savvier at stealing personal information and scamming people out of their money, taxpayers must be more vigilant than ever. Here are some of the more common scams you may encounter.

Identity theft: The IRS continues to receive fraudulent returns filed with someone else's social security number each year. While the agency is making progress in finding and prosecuting these criminals, taxpayers must be extremely cautious with their personal information to avoid becoming a victim.

Tax breaks are attractive. But Gary I. Glassman, CPA counsels that you buy the equipment your veterinary hospital needs, your team will use, and your finances will appreciate with great ROI.

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We thought you'd find this article by Gary Glassman, CPA to be informative: http://blogs.idexx.com/7-tips-for-tax-season/

The use of retirement plans and maximizing that potential may keep those who would be subject to the new tax under the threshold. Here’s a tax tip for practice owners: make sure you’re fully maximizing 401K or SIMPLE plan limits. These have increased for 2013 and are $17,500 for 401K plans and $11,500 for SIMPLE plans. A veterinary accountant can help you prepare for retirement, compare the types of plans available and help you learn which plan is right for you or your practice to ensure your nest egg(s).