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Mike D'Avolio, CPA

Mike D'Avolio, CPA

Mike D’Avolio, CPA, JD, Senior Tax Analyst, has worked with ProConnect™ Lacerte® at Intuit® since 1987. He monitors legislative and regulatory activity, serves as a government liaison, circulates information to employees and customers, analyzes and tests software, trains employees and customers, and serves as a public relations representative.

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Tax Reform 101 for Investors

April 13, 2018April 13, 2018 / Mike D'Avolio, CPA
counting money for tax savingsThe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law on Dec. 22, 2017, overhauls the Internal Revenue Code and provides broad tax relief to workers, families and businesses of all sizes. Beginning in tax year 2018, tax rates are lowered...

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Tax Reform 101 for Self-Employed

April 5, 2018April 5, 2018 / Mike D'Avolio, CPA
tax matters for self-employed peopleThe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act overhauls the Internal Revenue Code and provides broad tax relief to workers, families and businesses of all sizes. Beginning in tax year 2018, tax rates are lowered for individual and business taxpayers, and various tax...

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Tax Reform 101 for Millennials

March 12, 2018April 5, 2018 / Mike D'Avolio, CPA
Group of tax professionalsThe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the largest piece of tax reform legislation in 30 years and was signed into law on Dec. 22, 2017. For most taxpayers, these tax changes impact tax year 2018 and not tax year...

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A Key Provision of the Tax Reform Act: New 20% Deduction for Small Business Owners

March 7, 2018April 5, 2018 / Mike D'Avolio, CPA
small business financesThe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law on Dec. 22, 2017. One of the key measures provides a 20 percent deduction beginning in tax year 2018 on pass-through income from sole proprietors, limited liability companies, partnerships and...

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Tax Reform 101 for Families

March 2, 2018March 23, 2018 / Mike D'Avolio, CPA
tax reform for familiesThe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the largest piece of tax reform legislation in 30 years and was signed into law on Dec. 22, 2017. For most taxpayers, these tax changes impact tax year 2018 and not tax year...

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How to Guide Your Clients Through Tax Reform Changes

February 22, 2018February 22, 2018 / Mike D'Avolio, CPA
Accountant with clientsThe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the largest piece of tax reform legislation in 30 years and was signed into law on Dec. 22, 2017. Although most of the legislation applies to tax year 2018, clients are already starting...

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Dealing With Cryptocurrency During Tax Season

February 13, 2018February 13, 2018 / Mike D'Avolio, CPA
bitcoin and taxesThere’s been a steep rise in the use and price of cryptocurrency or virtual currency (such as Bitcoin) recently, and you and your clients may have questions about the tax implications. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been around for almost...

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How Will Tax Reform Affect States With High Taxes?

February 12, 2018February 12, 2018 / Mike D'Avolio, CPA
tax return credentialsThe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the largest piece of tax reform legislation in 30 years and was signed into law on Dec. 22, 2017. For most of your clients, these tax changes impact tax year 2018, not tax...

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Government Shutdown Averted and Tax Provisions Providing Tax Relief Passed

February 9, 2018March 19, 2018 / Mike D'Avolio, CPA
congressOn Feb. 9, Congress passed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, averting a government shutdown and providing tax relief for millions of Americans. President Trump signed it into law soon afterward. The law includes special tax relief for certain disaster...

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Top 10 Surprising Tax Deductions

February 6, 2018February 6, 2018 / Mike D'Avolio, CPA
tax return credentialsAs your clients look at getting their financial houses in order, here are some unexpected tax deductions they may be able to claim on their returns. This is written for the taxpayer, so copy and paste this information to send...

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