Facing a Future Emergency: Two New Tax Provisions May Soon Provide Relief
Perhaps you’ve been in this situation before: You have a financial emergency and need to get your hands on some cash. You consider taking money out of a traditional [...]
Planning a Graceful and Profitable Exit from Your Small Business
At some point, every business owner leaves the company, either voluntarily through retirement or otherwise. Some businesses will outlive their founders. Others can't survive without the continued involvement of a [...]
Crypto Losses Are Currently Exempt from the Wash Sale Rule
The IRS classifies cryptocurrencies as property rather than securities. So, the wash sale rule doesn't apply if you sell a cryptocurrency holding for a loss and acquire the same [...]
Beware of the Wash Sale Rule When Harvesting Tax Losses
If you lose money on a stock investment in a taxable brokerage firm account, the good news is that you can usually harvest a tax-saving capital loss deduction by selling that [...]
Business Automobiles: How the Tax Depreciation Rules Work
Do you use an automobile in your trade or business? If so, you may question how depreciation tax deductions are determined. The rules are complicated, and special limitations that apply [...]
The Tax Implications of Renting Out a Vacation Home
Many Americans own a vacation home or aspire to purchase one. If you own a second home in a waterfront community, in the mountains or in a resort area, [...]
Casualty Loss Tax Deductions May Help Disaster Victims in Certain Cases
This year, many Americans have been victimized by wildfires, severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, and other disasters. No matter where you live, unexpected disasters may cause damage to your home [...]
What are the tax implications of winning money or valuable prizes?
If you gamble or buy lottery tickets and you’re lucky enough to win, congratulations! After you celebrate, be aware that there are tax consequences attached to your good fortune. [...]
What’s the Proper Tax Treatment for Intangible Assets?
Intangible assets have become increasingly vital to the value of many companies. While their benefits may be obvious to business owners, their tax treatment often isn't. Taxpayers may be surprised [...]
Operating a “Sale Ready” Business
Smart business owners always operate as if they're planning to sell — because they never know when someone will come along with an irresistible offer or when tragedy might [...]
New Upcoming Requirement for Businesses that Receive Large Amounts of Cash
Does your business receive large amounts of cash or cash equivalents? If so, you're generally required to report these transactions to the IRS — and not just on your tax return. [...]
It’s Important to Understand How Taxes Factor Into M&A Transactions
In recent years, merger and acquisition activity has been strong in many industries. If your business is considering merging with or acquiring another business, it’s important to understand how [...]
Investment Swings: What’s the Tax Impact?
If your investments have fluctuated wildly this year, you may have already recognized some significant gains and losses. But nothing is decided tax-wise until year end when the final [...]
Plan Now For Year-End Gifts With the Gift Tax Annual Exclusion
Now that Labor Day has passed, the holidays are just around the corner. Many people may want to make gifts of cash or stock to their loved ones. By [...]
Businesses: It’s Time to Get Ready for the New Corporate Transparency Reporting Rules
Attention: Your business may soon have to meet new reporting requirements that take effect on January 1, 2024. Under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which was enacted in 2021, certain companies [...]