Category Archives: 2013 Tax Changes

More on the American Taxpayer Relief Act

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Lisa W. Hull

There are many provisions the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) extended.  Of particular note to folks who live in Texas and other states without a state income tax, the election to claim an itemized deduction for state sales tax in … Continue reading →

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Fiscal Cliff Legislation

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Lisa W. Hull

All eyes and ears were on Congress during the past few days, waiting to see if our legislators would be able to come up with a solution to a problem they created themselves.  The House was able to pass the … Continue reading →

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Additional Medicare Tax

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Lisa W. Hull

In a previous post, I discussed the 3.8% Medicare surtax which takes effect in 2013.  There is another  Medicare tax effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2012, the 0.9% Medicare surtax.  The health care reform legislation passed in … Continue reading →

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Medicare Surtax

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Lisa W. Hull

Beginning in 2013, certain investment income will be subject to an additional 3.8% surtax.  This provision is a part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.  Let’s … Continue reading →

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2013 Standard Mileage Rates

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Lisa W. Hull

The IRS issued the 2013 standard mileage rates last week.  Beginning on January 1, 2013, the standard mileage rates for the use of an automobile will be: 56.5 cents per mile for business miles 24 cents per mile for medical … Continue reading →

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