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  NJ's 'Airbnb Tax' Updated to Help Owners
  Some property renters no longer need to fret about New Jersey's 'Airbnb Tax' while soaking up the sun at the Jersey Shore anymore! Since New Jersey implemented its new tax that impacted all short-term rentals last October, Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bipartisan bill to undo part of this major 'Airbnb Tax.' Here's who is no longer affected…
  The Millennial Series: Part VIII – Understanding Your Company's Retirement Plan Options
  Posted on Thu, Oct 19, 2017
  By: Robert Vogel, CFP
  To millennials, retirement seems a lifetime away. And, it is! However, now is the best time to start saving for retirement, says our guest blogger, Robert M. Vogel, CFP®, Director of Financial Planning for JFS Wealth Advisors in Doylestown, PA. In today's post, Robert gives millennials—or anyone new to the workforce—an overview of understanding and maximizing company-sponsored retirement plans like a 401(k) or IRA, in plain and simple terms.
  Millennial Series: Part VI (2 of 2) – How Employee Stock Options are Taxed
  In our last post, you learned how employee stock options work – strike price, vesting and exercises (not the sweaty gym kind). In today's post, we'll explain how the two main employee stock options (ISO's and NQSO's) are taxed since nothing is more frustrating than owing a big chunk of tax in April that you were not expecting.
  Millennial Series: Part VI (1 of 2) – How Employee Stock Options Work
  You just graduated and landed a sweet gig at an internet start-up. There's no dress code, flexible hours and kegs instead of watercoolers. And that's not all, they're giving you employee stock options, too! That's what CEO's and company founders get – so that's, like, better than cash…right? Today, we'll look closely at employee stock options and, later, in part two of this two-part post, how they are taxed.
  IRS Issues Tax Relief to Hurricane Harvey Victims and Warns of Charity Scams
  The IRS announced Hurricane Harvey victims in parts of Texas have until January 31, 2018, to file certain individual and business tax returns and make certain tax payments. This includes an additional filing extension for taxpayers with valid extensions that run out on October 16, and businesses with extensions that run out on September 15. It also warned of possible charity scams related to the storm. If you or anyone you know was effected by the storm, is volunteering with relief efforts, or if you plan on making a charitable contribution to support the victims of this natural disaster, please read today's Tax Warrior Chronicles post.
  Rehab Your Tax Return: 10-20% Tax Credit for "Old" Building Renovations
  Posted on Tue, Apr 04, 2017
  By: Sean P. Kelly and Chris Catarino, CPA
  If you are renovating an older property or looking for a tax-efficient real estate development project, the Rehabilitation Tax Credit may be a lucrative opportunity. Qualifying rehabilitation projects receive a credit for 20% of rehabilitation costs for certified historical structures or 10% of rehabilitation costs for buildings placed in service before 1936.This dollar-for-dollar tax credit can reduce out-of-pocket renovation costs and significantly improve return on investment. Questions abound, and The Tax Warriors® have the answers.
  By: Ted Nebiolo and Bruce Benjamin, CPA, MT
  College tuition, purchasing a home, starting a business. These are all life events that may call for a large, upfront cash outlay. If you are receiving a structured settlement payable as an annuity, it may be an attractive solution to sell it to obtain the cash for the lump-sum payment. If you are considering this route, know the tax implications and the process that determines the real value of your settlement.