How Estimated Taxes Are Often Misunderstood

Taxes may be the last thing on people’s minds these days; however, the extended tax-filing deadline of July 15th is near. Note that the three-month extension to file federal and most state tax returns also applies to estimated tax payments.

Discussions Worth Sharing: Reconsider ROTH Conversions

What impact will rising income tax rates have on my retirement? Do I understand the tax impact of leaving my retirement assets in trust? How will my retirement account distributions impact my taxes? In the current environment, where market volatility has returned and asset values have come down from their highs, there may be some unique opportunities now available for desirable short-term outcomes.

Important CARES Act Provisions

On Friday, March 27 the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security “CARES” Act was signed into law. The key issues covered in the almost 900-page bill include provisions such as providing liquidity to individuals and businesses, expanding unemployment benefits, and incentives for businesses to retain employees. A few of the provisions are as follows.

The IRS & The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Have Extended The Deadline for Filing & Payments

On Friday, March 20, the IRS released Notice 2020-18 which supersedes the guidance referenced in our prior communication released on March 19. Under this new guidance, the original filing deadline for all taxpayers has been postponed from April 15 until July 15. The postponement of the deadline is automatic and no forms are necessary to be mailed. Taxpayers who wish to extend the deadline for filing until October 15 will need to file an extension before the new July 15 deadline.