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The “kiddie tax” hurts families more than ever

Years ago, Congress enacted the “kiddie tax” rules to prevent parents and grandparents in high tax brackets from ...
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Opportunity Zones: can your bank benefit?

The Opportunity Zone program, created by the Tax  Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017,  provides investors with a ...
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The “nanny tax” must be paid for more than just nannies

You may have heard of the “nanny tax.” But even if you don’t employ a nanny, it may ...
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Summer: A good time to review your investments

You may have heard about a proposal in Washington to cut the taxes paid on investments by indexing ...
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Jeff Dorris Joins M&J as SALT Practice Leader

Atlanta, GA, July 10, 2019– Mauldin & Jenkins is pleased to announce Jeff Dorris, CPA, as the Director ...
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Volunteering for charity: Do you get a tax break?

If you’re a volunteer who works for charity, you may be entitled to some tax breaks if you ...
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You may have to pay tax on Social Security benefits

During your working days, you pay Social Security tax in the form of withholding from your salary or ...
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If your kids are off to day camp, you may be eligible for a tax break

Now that most schools are out for the summer, you might be sending your children to day camp. ...
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Congress Acts to Reform the IRS, Enhance Taxpayer Protections

The U.S. Senate has passed, and President Trump is expected to sign into law, a broad package of ...
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Is an HSA right for you?

To help defray health care costs, many people now contribute to, or are thinking about setting up, Health ...
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Donating your vehicle to charity may not be a taxwise decision

You’ve probably seen or heard ads urging you to donate your car to charity. “Make a difference and ...
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Thinking about moving to another state in retirement? Don’t forget about taxes

When you retire, you may consider moving to another state — say, for the weather or to be ...
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