Discuss tax planning with Robert S. Fineman, a certified public accountant in Norwood. Fineman writes as part of the partnership between Boston.com and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants. Fineman, a graduate of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, has been in the accounting business for more than 33 years. His practice deals with growing businesses
01.7.14
Live Chat with Robert S. Fineman, Jan. 7, 2014
Fineman, a graduate of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, has been in the accounting business for more than 33 years. His practice deals with growing businesses and individual taxes.
03.1.13
They’re Married All Year – to the IRS
From the Boston Herald’s TaxSmart advice column: I got married toward the end of 2012. My wife and I had already bought a house together the previous year. We don’t have children. Since we were only married for a short time in 2012, I’m confused as to how we should file. Am I single or married? Sort
02.15.13
Valentine’s Day a Bust? Here’s Good News
From the Boston Herald’s TaxSmart advice column: If roses weren’t enough to make your marriage happy yesterday, Norwood CPA Robert S. Fineman tackles this thorny post-Valentine’s Day tax question. Can divorce-related legal fees be tax deductible? If yes, how and when? –Attorney M.C. That’s a great question that is asked very often. Any form of tax
04.6.12
Ponzi Losses Deductible
From the Boston Herald’s TaxSmart advice column: Dear TaxSmart: I’m a 76-year-old Ponzi scheme victim. My financial adviser scammed me and other clients out of $3 million. (He eventually went to prison.) At my age, I feel I’ll never recover what I lost. The firm my adviser represented claims it’s not liable because he resigned prior to
03.8.12
Live chat with TaxSm@rt expert Bob Fineman, March 8, 2012
From the Boston Herald’s TaxSmart advice column: (Hover over bottom section for 3 seconds to get started. The chat will then appear.) Live chat with Tax Sma@rt expert Bob Fineman
02.17.12
Are Contest Winnings Taxable?
From the Boston Herald’s TaxSmart advice column: Call it a classic good news/bad news situation. A Herald reader won a $1,500 gift card from a department store during 2011, but now it’s tax time, and she isn’t sure whether she has to pay income taxes on her prize. Dear TaxSmart, I won a $1,500 gift card