A Look at 2020 Tax Rates

A Look at 2020 Tax Rates

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act dramatically changed the American tax code. One of the features of the new tax code included tax rates that shift from year to year in the first years of the new code. Additionally, tax brackets have long been tied to inflation, which means...
State Tax Changes of Summer 2019

State Tax Changes of Summer 2019

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made huge changes to the federal tax code when it passed in late 2017. And this summer, we’ve also seen some significant tax changes at the state level as 23 states (and the District of Columbia) made changes to their statewide tax laws....
Protect Client Data with These Simple Steps

Protect Client Data with These Simple Steps

Every year, cybercriminals use things like phishing emails and malware to steal sensitive taxpayer data. And while it’s important for individual taxpayers to protect themselves from identity thieves, it’s equally important for tax preparers to protect their clients’...
These Two Tax Credits Can Help Your College Costs

These Two Tax Credits Can Help Your College Costs

Higher education is pricy. But there are two valuable tax credits that can help parents and students offset the cost of college or vocational education: the American opportunity tax credit and the lifetime learning credit. Our experts here at Tax Defense Partners...