ARTICLE · 24 MARCH 2017

14 Helpful Tax Season Articles

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This Special Tax Season edition of our newsletter contains a list of many articles written by BNN professionals and other tips that are specific to tax season.

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This Special Tax Season edition of our newsletter contains a list of many articles written by BNN professionals and other tips that are specific to tax season. We are assembling another edition of the BNN Briefing to be released in just a few weeks that will deliver all-new content. In the meantime, we hope you find the tips below helpful as the April 15 deadline rapidly approaches.

Homeowners

Deducting home office costs
Is the sale of my home taxable?
Casualty losses – deducting costs of damage to your property

Generosity

Contributions to charity - a cancelled check is not sufficient documentation
Noncash donations to charity – when is an appraisal needed?

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