Leeds Accounting & Tax Services

09/28/2026

Did you know you can avoid capital gains taxes when you inherit certain assets? The "step-up in basis" rule could save your family thousands, but not every account qualifies. Find out what you need to know!

https://www.leedsaccounting.com/articles/estate-tax/step-up-in-basis

A step-up in basis can erase capital gains tax on inherited assets—but IRAs and other accounts don't qualify. Here's how it works and what to document.

08/04/2026

Named executor of a NJ estate? Learn which inheritance tax return to file, how the L-8 and L-9 waivers unfreeze assets, and the 8-month deadline.
https://www.leedsaccounting.com/articles/estate-tax/nj-inheritance-tax-executor-guide

Named executor of a NJ estate? Learn which inheritance tax return to file, how the L-8 and L-9 waivers unfreeze assets, and the 8-month deadline.

07/06/2026

Selling a New Jersey home? Learn which GIT/REP form to file, how the exit tax withholding is calculated, and how to claim your refund by reading our latest article:
https://www.leedsaccounting.com/articles/nj-exit-tax-gitrep-filing-guide

Selling a New Jersey home? Learn which GIT/REP form to file, how the exit tax withholding is calculated, and how to claim your refund.

05/07/2026

Most couples don’t walk down the aisle thinking about tax brackets or filing statuses, but marriage can indeed greatly impact your financial life.

For many newlyweds, the ability to file a single joint return (and often pay less tax because of it) is a primary financial perk of marriage. In other cases, however, combining incomes can limit tax breaks or trigger the “marriage penalty.”

Read all about the the tax benefits (and drawbacks) of marriage in our latest article here:
https://www.leedsaccounting.com/articles/tax-benefits-of-marriage

Marriage can significantly impact tax-filing strategies, so in this article we help you decide whether to file jointly or separately.

04/07/2026

Decisions you make in retirement significantly affect how long your money lasts, including how much of your income goes to taxes. While tax implications most certainly shouldn’t determine where you spend your golden years, this oft-overlooked consideration can have significant implications for your retirement.

Our latest guide explores the nine states lacking income tax, how they treat different types of retirement income (including Social Security, pensions, and IRAs), trade-offs, and real-world examples of how the numbers play out: giving you a clearer picture of whether a no-income-tax state is financially advantageous for your retirement years.

Check it out here: https://www.leedsaccounting.com/articles/states-with-no-income-tax

This guide explores the nine states lacking income tax and how they treat different types of retirement income.

03/10/2026

Keep your refund from shrinking.
Hire a CPA who can help you hold onto more of the pie on this upcoming Pi Day (and tax day).
https://www.leedsaccounting.com/personal-tax-return-preparation

03/09/2026

Bonuses are taxed differently than regular paychecks – but at what percentage? Read our latest post to find out!
https://www.leedsaccounting.com/articles/how-bonuses-are-taxed

Bonuses are taxed differently than regular paychecks – but at what percentage? Read our latest post to find out!

02/10/2026

Spend Valentine’s Day where it matters...not buried in paperwork. Let our CPAs handle your taxes.

https://www.leedsaccounting.com/tax-prep

02/04/2026

Whether you’re selling stocks, a rental property, or cashing in on collectibles, learning how capital gains tax is calculated can help give you an edge.

https://www.leedsaccounting.com/articles/how-to-calculate-capital-gains-tax

Whether you’re selling stocks, a rental property, or cashing in on collectibles, learning how capital gains tax is calculated can help give you an edge.

01/20/2026

Even your dog will notice the difference a CPA makes.

Tax Help You Can Trust. File with a Pro this tax season.
https://www.leedsaccounting.com/personal-tax-return-preparation