Edward Mendlowitz, CPA, ABV, PFS

Edward Mendlowitz, CPA, ABV, PFS, is a partner at WithumSmith+Brown, PC, an audit, tax and advisory firm, and has over 40 years of public accounting experience. He is a licensed certified public accountant in the states of New Jersey and New York and is accredited by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) in business valuation (ABV) and as a personal financial specialist (PFS). Ed is also admitted to practice and has tried cases before the United States Tax Court, has testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on tax reform, reduction and fairness, and was an MBA instructor for 11 years. The author of 29 books, Ed has also written hundreds of articles for business and professional journals and newsletters, including AccountingToday.com, is a frequent speaker to many professional and business groups and is on Panel of Experts of the Bottom Line Personal newsletter.

Lessons From US Tax Court
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Lessons From US Tax Court

Taxpayers beware! Much of the $80 billion in new funding for the Internal Revenue Service will be used to scrutinize…

Taxpayer Victories and Defeats
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Taxpayer Victories and Defeats

The IRS is always challenging taxpayers on matters ranging from business expenses to legal settlements to unusual assets. Thousands of…

Choosing the Right Business Structure is Crucial for Taxes
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Choosing the Right Business Structure is Crucial for Taxes

Choosing the right structure for a business can have important tax implications.

Start 2020 With Some Shrewd Tax Moves
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Start 2020 With Some Shrewd Tax Moves

To plan your taxes in the most efficient way possible, begin early.

How to Go About Making Tax Elections
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How to Go About Making Tax Elections

It’s not always evident which tax “elections” you should make, but the choices can be vital.

Tax Planning and Management Under the New Law
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Tax Planning and Management Under the New Law

Nearly two years after the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law, taxpayers are still getting used to the effects it has had. Here’s help.

Think About Tax Savings Before 2019 Ends
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Think About Tax Savings Before 2019 Ends

Don’t wait until April 15 approaches to figure out how to save money on your 2019 taxes.

Key Dates for Tax Compliance and Planning
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Key Dates for Tax Compliance and Planning

Navigating successfully through the federal tax-compliance and planning process requires attention to these deadlines and time periods.

What You Need to Know About Capital Gains Taxes
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What You Need to Know About Capital Gains Taxes

Understanding the best ways to minimize capital gains tax can get complicated. Here’s help.

Understanding the Complicated Tax Rules Regarding Children
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Understanding the Complicated Tax Rules Regarding Children

Tax rules regarding children often defy logic, but there are ways to lower the tax bite.

Simplifying Your Tax Prep Process
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Simplifying Your Tax Prep Process

Here are some ways to simplify the process of preparing tax returns in the future and perhaps reduce clutter.

Taxpayer Victories—and Even Defeats—Can Save You Money
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Taxpayer Victories—and Even Defeats—Can Save You Money

Valuable money-saving lessons from taxpayers who challenged the IRS.

Changing Your State of Residency for Tax Purposes Can Be Tricky
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Changing Your State of Residency for Tax Purposes Can Be Tricky

In many states, an individual can qualify as a resident for tax purposes under two sets of circumstances. It’s vital to follow the rules closely.

Choose Wise Asset “Location,” Not Just Asset Allocation
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Choose Wise Asset “Location,” Not Just Asset Allocation

Here are some ways to save taxes by shifting around some of your investments among taxable and tax-advantaged accounts.

Dealing With Tax Return Filing Extensions, Delinquent Returns and Amended Returns
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Dealing With Tax Return Filing Extensions, Delinquent Returns and Amended Returns

Here are issues to be aware of when filing a tax return past the due date or amending a return.

Avoid These Red Flags That Can Cause Audits
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Avoid These Red Flags That Can Cause Audits

There are various ways to deal with red flags to avoid an IRA audit. Here are 15 key ways.

How to Keep Your Tax-Prep Fees Low—From a Tax Preparer
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How to Keep Your Tax-Prep Fees Low—From a Tax Preparer

What you do during tax season and all year—and even what kinds of investments you choose—can optimize your time and reduce your tax-prep costs.

Here Are the 2019 Contribution Limits and Other Tax Numbers You Need to Know This Year
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Here Are the 2019 Contribution Limits and Other Tax Numbers You Need to Know This Year

Here are the 2019 numbers for retirement account contributions, Social Security tax, gift tax, mileage deductions, capital gains tax and other key IRS rules.

Here Are the Tax and Other Financial Records You Should Keep Forever—and Those You Should Toss
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Here Are the Tax and Other Financial Records You Should Keep Forever—and Those You Should Toss

Here’s how long you need to keep different kinds of financial records ranging from tax documents to investment records, insurance policies and others.

End-of-Year Moves to Cut Your 2018 Taxes
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End-of-Year Moves to Cut Your 2018 Taxes

To minimize your 2018 tax liability, check out these end-of-year tax-saving moves right now, before 2018 ends.