D.E. Rodrigues & Company Accounting Blog

April 2016

Should you make estimated tax payments?

Written by April 15, 2016

If you’re required to make quarterly estimated tax payments this year, the first one is due on the same day as your federal income tax return. Failing to pay estimates, or not paying enough, may lead to penalties. Here’s what to consider. Do you need to make estimates? If you operate your own business, or receive alimony, investment, or other...

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Do you need to file a gift tax return?

Written by April 7, 2016

Did you know that if you made gifts during 2015 in excess of the $14,000 annual limit to any one person, you may need to report the transaction to the IRS. When you and your spouse agree to “gift splitting,” you could give up to $28,000 to any one individual with no gift tax liability. However, gift splitting means that...

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Last chance to claim a 2012 refund

Written by April 4, 2016

According to the IRS, nearly one million taxpayers who failed to file a return for 2012 are in danger of losing refunds. Tax law provides a three-year period to claim a refund when no return is filed. That means you’ll have to file a tax return for 2012 no later than this year’s April tax deadline – or the chance...

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