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KPR Fast Facts: NEW ACA/Obamacare Forms

By |January 24th, 2016|

YES, More Forms!
There are new forms that may appear in your mailbox, as part of the Obamacare/Affordable Care Act of 2015. You may receive either a form 1095-A, 1095-B or 1095-C, depending on who is providing your health insurance.

The difference between these forms is generally where you get your coverage.

A forms are issued by the […]

Incorporate: Now or Later?

By |January 24th, 2016|

A stroke of genius- saving money if you are self employed.
If you start your own business, it makes sense to do some planning in advance. If you are successful, there is a way to avoid heavy taxes, including self employment tax. But you must act within the calendar year to be successful.

Left to your own […]

Leverage Hardship to Avoid Obamacare Tax Penalties

By |January 18th, 2016|

The law of the land, beginning in 2014, is that EVERY individual is required to carry minimal healthcare insurance coverage without exception… Or ARE there exceptions?

YES! There are…

These are just some of the ways you can avoid having to be covered under the new Obamacare tax requirements. The following 11 ways are legally considered to […]

Scam Alert: 5 Things the IRS will NEVER do

By |January 4th, 2016|

There has been an incredible surge in phone contacts from scammers claiming to represent the IRS and making demands of taxpayers. Taxpayers are falling for these scams in abundance, last year netting 23 million dollars to scammers who insist they are from government agencies. The following list represent signals that you are being scammed.

5 Things […]

5 KPRs you can do if you are a property owner and you get a tax notice for not filing taxes.

By |December 15th, 2015|

1. Don’t panic! Likely NO ONE is going to jail. Put your nail files back into your drawer, and your cake pans away.

2. Locate the issue that is being questioned on the notice. It will usually indicate at the top, as to whether the notice is for 1040 tax filings, or another type of entity.

3. […]

Kenneth P. Rapoport CPA, Ltd. Earns Better Business Bureau Accreditation

By |December 1st, 2015|

Chicago, Illinois December 2015 Becoming an Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau is an honor not accorded to all business; because not all business meet eligibility standards. Kenneth P. Rapoport CPA, Ltd. is pleased to announce today that it has met all BBB standards and is now an Accredited Business.

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HELP!!! I haven’t filed my taxes!

By |October 27th, 2015|

I haven’t filed this year. In fact, I may not have filed for many years. The IRS may come after me. What can I do?
If you have thoughts like this, there is no need to worry. Ken Rapoport will ease your worries by handling all matters for you. We have over 32 years of experience […]

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October 15th – Do not ignore this date!

By |October 1st, 2015|

10/15/2015 is the extended filing due date.
You must have your 2014 personal tax return filed by this date. Those that choose to ignore this date will find them not only subject to penalties, but cause themselves ultimate stress with letters from the IRS calculating their tax liabilities.

Thats right, these days the IRS has found it […]