Tax Tips from Account Today/Cundiff & Associates, CPA, P.C.

• 1. Accelerate Deductions and Defer IncomeDeferring tax is a cornerstone of tax planning. Generally, this means accelerating deductions into the current year and deferring income into next …year. There are plenty of income items and expenses you may be able to control. Consider deferring bonuses, consulting income or self-employment income. On the deduction side, you may be able to accelerate state and local income taxes, interest payments and real estate taxes.