Monthly Archives September 2017

Unified Framework for Tax Reform

Republican lawmakers released on Wednesday a “unified framework” for tax reform designed to cut tax rates, simplify the Internal Revenue Code, and provide a more competitive environment for business. The key changes are as follows: Individuals: Current tax rates: Seven brackets from 10% to 39.6%. Proposed tax rates: Three brackets at 12%, 25% and 35%. Current standard deduction: $6,350 individuals and $12,700 married filing joint. Proposed standard deduction: $12,000 individuals and $24,000 married filing joint. Elimination of personal exemptions, worth $4,050 per person. Repeal of the alternative minimum tax. Repeal of the estate and generation-skipping transfer tax. Eliminate most itemized
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How to Protect Yourself From the Equifax Data Breach

If you have not already done so, you should immediately check your potential impact from the massive cyber security incident at Equifax which may have affected 143 million people. Follow the recommended steps from the Federal Trade Commission located here to see your potential impact. Your security is important to us, please email us at info@cpa-wfy.com or contact us here if you have any additional questions or concerns.  
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What to Know About ‘Power of Attorney’

A general power of attorney gives broad powers to a person or organization, known as an agent or attorney in fact, to act on your behalf. What powers? Handling financial and business transactions. Buying life insurance. Settling claims. Operating business interests. Making gifts. Employing professional help. These things make a general POA an effective tool, especially if you’ll be out of the country and need someone to handle certain matters, and obviously if you’re physically or mentally incapable of managing your affairs. Powers of attorney are generally included in estate plans to make sure someone is handling financial matters. But
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