It’s a good time to have a comprehensive review of your insurance coverage to ensure that your properties and valuables are adequately protected. Under current tax law, taxpayers can no longer claim a deduction for casualty and theft loss on their tax return unless it is a casualty loss from a federally declared disaster. “Generally, you may deduct casualty and theft losses relating to your home, household items, and vehicles on your federal income tax return if the loss is caused by a federally declared disaster declared by the President. You may not deduct casualty and theft losses covered by insurance unless you file a timely claim for reimbursement and you reduce the loss by the amount of any reimbursement or expected reimbursement.” The casualty loss could be claimed as having happened during the year immediately preceding the tax year that you incurred the disaster loss and the loss could be deducted on your return or amended return for the preceding tax year. Take action before it’s too late! Further reading: IRC sec. 162, 165; IRS Publication 547; IRS Topic No. 515 We offer FREE initial consultation year round! ALERT!!! Individuals- Form 1040: Due July 15, 2020 Corporations- Form 1120: Due July 15, 2020 Extensions Filers: Due October 15, 2020 Estimated Tax Payment Dates First and Second Quarter- Due July 15, 2020 Third Quarter- Due September 15, 2020 Fourth Quarter- Due January 15, 2020 ALERT!!! OPPORTUNITY FOR TAX PREPARERS, ACCOUNTANTS TO EARN INCOME DURING AND AFTER TAX SEASON! Your clients and potential clients would be relieved when you let them know that a team of professionals are qualified and ready to represent them before the IRS in matters like: tax audit, wage garnishment, tax lien, Offer in Compromise, and levy of their property. Pierre Tax Group will enter into a partnership agreement to provide tax representation service to clients. Contact us for further details at: 954-362-4051! |
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