Renner Individual News; July 21, 2022 The Virginia General Assembly enacted legislation as of July 1, 2022, that will result in tax savings for many Virginia taxpayers for 2021 and beyond. Here is a summary of the major updates: The Virginia standard deduction for 2022 increases from $4,500 to $8,000 for single filers and from … Continued
Renner Individual News; July 13, 2022 If you’re like many individual taxpayers, you probably find quarterly estimated tax payments a fundamental challenge. You owe tax on your income as you earn it, throughout the year. However, you don’t know for sure how much tax you owe until you complete your return, after the year is … Continued
Renner Individual News; July 5, 2022 There’s nothing easy about losing a loved one. Filing his or her final tax return doesn’t have to be difficult, though. “Gather what (documents) you have and then call us,” said John J. Renner, II, CPA and founder of Renner and Company. “It’s difficult because it’s mysterious. It’s the … Continued
Renner Individual News; December 15, 2021 Virtual currency transactions are taxable by law just like transactions in any other property. The IRS is aware that some taxpayers with virtual currency transactions may have incorrectly reported or failed to report income and pay the related tax. The IRS is actively addressing potential non-compliance in this area. … Continued
Renner Business News; July 29, 2021—Paige Mason, CPA On May 31, 2021, Governor Ralph Northam invested $3 million in the newly launched Return to Earn program for Virginia workers and small businesses. The program matches up to $500 paid to a new employee, up to 25 new employees, for childcare, transportation, or other barriers to … Continued
Renner Business News; July 15, 2021—Justyna Zuchmanska, CPA Recent changes in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 affect families with children. The tax changes increase the child tax credit, the child and dependent care credit and dependent care flexible spending account limits (DCAP). These are temporary changes and apply only for 2021. Credit Increased … Continued
Renner Firm News; May 26, 2021 Andrew Young, a shareholder at Renner & Company, has been selected as a member of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 Class of 40 Under 40. The program, in its sixth year, recognizes top individuals, less than 40 years of age, from Alexandria and the surrounding region in a … Continued
Renner Individual News; March 22, 2021—Joan M. Renner, CPA, CGMA Virginia has moved the deadline for filing 2020 individual tax returns to May 17, aligning the Virginia due date with the new due date for federal returns. Last week, the IRS gave individual taxpayers until May 17 to file their 2020 federal returns. While many … Continued
Renner Individual News; March 19, 2021—Joan M. Renner, CPA, CGMA Amid the second tax season of the pandemic, the IRS is giving individual taxpayers another month to file their 2020 returns. While many taxpayers will benefit from this extra time, others will not. How will this change affect your tax filing deadlines? More time to … Continued
Renner Firm News; November 2, 2020 The Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA) champions the accomplishments of women in the accounting profession and has created the Women to Watch Awards for established and emerging female leaders in the accounting profession. Winners will be recognized at the second annual Women’s Leadership Forum in December. In 1898, when … Continued