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Now is the time to make your estimated tax payment

Now is the time to make your estimated tax payment

If you have not already done so, now is the time to review your tax situation and make an estimated quarterly tax payment using Form 1040-ES. The fourth quarter due date is now here.

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End of January Tax Tips...

End of January Tax Tips...

You need not make the January 15 quarterly estimate for 2014 if you file your 2014 tax return and pay taxes due by February 2, 2015.

February 2 is the deadline for employers to provide 2014 W-2s to employees.

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Missing a Form? Not an Excuse.

Are you missing a W2, 1099 or other tax form?

If you don’t receive a W-2 or 1099, is this a defense to protect yourself from not reporting the income during an audit?

In short, the answer is no. You are required to report your income whether your employer or customer filed the correct form or not. So what can you do to ensure you do not find an audit surprise in your future due to a simple omission of income from a report you did not receive? Here are some tips:

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W-2s, 1099s...and Now 1095-A

Are you prepared for this new IRS Form?

There will be a new tax form filling mailboxes beginning January, 2015. This Form 1095-A is a Health Insurance Marketplace Statement. If you participate in the Healthcare Marketplace, you will need this new form prior to filing your tax return. Here is what you need to know.

Background

Each year the tax-filing season begins with the receipt of forms required to file your tax return. Employees receive W-2s from their employers. Individuals receive various 1099 forms for reporting interest, dividends, capital gains and independent earnings as sole proprietors. If you used the Healthcare Marketplace to purchase health insurance, you will now need your 1095-A form to file your tax return.

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