Ken Berry

Member Since: Dec 23rd 2013

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Ken Berry, Esq., is a nationally known writer and editor specializing in tax, financial, and legal matters. During his long career, he has served as managing editor of a publisher of content-based marketing tools and vice president of an online continuing education company. As a freelance writer, Ken has authored thousands of articles for a wide variety of newsletters, magazines, and other periodicals.

Ken Berry

Mar 22nd 2019

Tax Court Denies Equitable Relief to Joint Filer

As far as federal income taxes go, it’s usually “until death do us part” for joint filers, but a recent Tax Court case ruled otherwise...

Individuals

Mar 20th 2019

Tax Court: Tell the IRS When You Move

Do you have any clients who are moving? It’s important to inform the IRS about the address change. Otherwise, the agency will send notices...

Mar 14th 2019

When Does Interest Qualify as Business Interest?

A taxpayer may be able to deduct interest on a personal tax return, although certain limits apply. Conversely, a qualified small business...

Mar 11th 2019

Do You Pass Inspection as a Tax Preparer?

The IRS just listed the “Dirty Dozen tax scams” to watch out for in 2019. It also notes that tax return preparer fraud, one of the...

Feb 19th 2019

National Taxpayer Advocate Report Doesn’t Paint a Pretty Picture

It may have been lost in the shuffle of the efforts to avoid another government shutdown, but on February 12, National Taxpayer Advocate (...

Feb 6th 2019

IRS Gets Back to Work—For Now

The IRS is open again for business—at least until February 15, when another government shutdown looms if the ongoing debate over border...

Feb 4th 2019

Silver Tax Lining in New Casualty Loss Rules

Was your personal property damaged in 2018 due to a catastrophic event? Was any of it stolen or vandalized last year? If so, you may not be...

Individuals

Jan 28th 2019

How to Get Tax Benefits Out of Interest Expenses

Beginning with 2018 returns, the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) eliminates certain tax deductions, such as the write-offs for...

Individuals

Jan 28th 2019

AICPA Asks IRS to Fix Shutdown Problems

On January 25, just hours before President Trump announced a temporary reprieve from the government shutdown, the AICPA released details of...

Jan 21st 2019

How to Maximize the Benefits of SALT Payments

In the past, taxpayers could deduct state and local tax (SALT) payments without any specific dollar limits. This often resulted in a tax...

Individuals