February 2022 Newsletter
It's officially Tax Time! This month's newsletter shares our office celebrations with you, along with important information on changes to the tax code, tax planning basics, important notices to be watching for, and much MORE...
~Inside Tzinberg & Associates~
Happy Anniversary!
5 Fast Facts About Leslie

  • Joined Tzinberg & Associates in 2008
  • Holds both Bachelors and Masters of Science in Accountancy from SIUE
  • Licensed Certified Public Accountant
  • Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
  • Wife and Mother of three amazing children

Leslie is an integral part of our team and is always ready to take on the most challenging tasks. We greatly appreciate her commitment to our firm!
And the Celebrations Continue...
Happy Birthday Charles and Jess!
READY or NOT it's
Feast on Bigger Tax Deductions for Business Meals
Uncle Sam is helping to pick up the tab for certain business meals in 2021 and 2022. Under a provision in the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), the usual deduction for 50% of the cost of business meals is doubled to 100% for food and beverages provided by restaurants for the 2021 and 2022 tax years. -Read More-
Tax Planning
for Beginners:
6 Tips for Success
Tax rules can be complicated, but taking some time to know and use them for your benefit can change how much you end up paying (or getting back) when you file. Here are some key tax planning and tax strategy concepts to understand before you make your next money move.
What is
Tax Basis
and Why is it Important?
This could be another rough tax season for the IRS and taxpayers. Although this year’s filing season opens January 24, 2022, the Service still has a backlog of prior year returns to process and is plagued by staff shortages due to the pandemic and reduced funding in the last few years.
Video Tip: Standard Mileage Rates for 2022
How Can Non-Working Spouse Qualify to Fund an IRA
Spousal IRAs allow a nonworking or low-earning spouse to contribute to his or her own IRA, otherwise known as a spousal IRA, as long as his or her spouse has adequate compensation.
Tax Benefits Available to Disabled Taxpayers
Disabled individuals, as well as parents of disabled children, may qualify for a number of tax credits and other tax benefits. Find out more in this article.

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