New Tax LawQuestion:
So...Exactly WHAT am I supposed to be doing with regard to the new tax law?
Answer:
First of all Happy New Year and welcome to 2018. It is gonna be a good year!!! Regardless of all other factors from this point forward, we will indeed have a new tax code for 2018. I am totally sure you have heard more than you would normally choose to hear about taxes and will undoubtedly continue to hear more. Just in case, here is a summary of the biggest changes… Published on January 30, 2018 |
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