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TAX TIP: Making the Most of Miscellaneous Deductions

Submitted by Debra Rodway on Mon, 2017-07-24 09:42

Miscellaneous deductions are tax deductions that generally don’t fit into a particular tax category.  They can help reduce taxable income and the amount of taxes owed. 

For example, some employees can deduct certain work expenses like uniforms as miscellaneous deductions.  To do that, they must itemize their deductions instead of taking the standard deduction. 

Here are several tips about miscellaneous deductions:  

Visit Chuck's Greenhouse FIRST -- You'll Be Glad You Did!

Submitted by Debra Rodway on Fri, 2017-04-21 11:14

Chuck's Greenhouse is located on Rt. 45 in North Jackson, 1-1/4 miles south of Mahoning Ave.  If you haven't been to Chuck's, do yourself a favor and check it out.  They have beautiful plants and flowers at great prices.  Official opening this season is next Saturday, April 28, at 9:00 a.m..  

Chuck's Greenhouse has been a family owned and operated local business since 1995. Owners, Chuck and Jen Lehotsky, grow about 98 percent of the plants you will find at at their 22,000 sq.ft. greenhouse.

Check out this interesting behind the scenes greenhouse operations video by WFMJ TV and see how they do what they do.

New Ohio Income Tax Requirement for 2016

Submitted by Debra Rodway on Thu, 2017-01-19 13:12

Ohio, along with other states, will require driver’s license information for the primary taxpayer and spouse (if Married Filing Jointly) beginning in tax year 2016.

This new requirement is in an effort to combat stolen-identity tax fraud.

Taxpayers will be asked to provide the information from their driver’s license or state issued identification card. For taxpayers who do not have a driver’s license or state ID card, they will have the option to indicate such and still be allowed to e-file.

Protect Your Personal and Financial Data Online and At Home

Submitted by Debra Rodway on Mon, 2017-01-09 11:10

In recent weeks, the IRS issued a series of Security Awareness Tax Tips designed to help you take steps to protect yourself. If you missed them, we’ve created an IRS Security Awareness Tax Tips page for you to catch up or review.

Remember, cyber criminals continue stealing large amounts of personal data from outside the tax system. They can use that data to file fraudulent tax returns or commit other crimes while impersonating the victims.

The IRS, the states and the tax industry joined together in the Security Summit initiative to help fight back against these criminals. They have made significant progress to help taxpayers, but can do an even better job with your help.

Please consider taking these steps to protect yourselves and your data:

Happy New Year From Our Families To Yours!

Submitted by Debra Rodway on Fri, 2016-12-30 09:59

For many of us, the new year signifies new beginnings . . . the first day of the rest of your life!  Hoping this new year brings you all good things, and you are blessed with happiness, good health, and the love of family and friends.

Happy Holidays From Our Families To Yours!

Submitted by Debra Rodway on Fri, 2016-12-16 14:36

From all of us at DJL Accounting . . .

Wishing you a holiday season filled with peace and joy.

May the New Year bring you happiness and prosperity!

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