Answers to Your Tax Season Questions
The IRS announced it will open the 2024 income tax return filing season on January 29. That’s when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2023 tax year [...]
It’s Possible (but not easy) to Claim a Medical Expense Tax Deduction
One of your New Year’s resolutions may be to pay more attention to your health. Of course, that may cost you. Can you deduct your out-of-pocket medical costs on [...]
Tips for Reducing the Impact of NIIT
The net investment income tax (NIIT) was enacted more than a decade ago. While repeal has been discussed more than once, it continues to ensnare a growing number of taxpayers. [...]
Important Tax Figures for 2024
Every year, the amounts allowed for various federal tax benefits are subject to change based on inflation adjustments and legislation. This chart provides some tax figures for 2024, compared with [...]
Court Awards and Out-of-Court Settlements May (or may not) Be Taxed
Monetary awards and settlements are often provided for an array of reasons. For example, a person could receive compensatory and punitive damage payments for personal injury, discrimination or harassment. [...]
The Standard Business Mileage Rate Will Be Going Up Slightly in 2024
The optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible cost of operating an automobile for business will be going up by 1.5Â cents per mile in 2024. The IRS [...]
Sweeten Your Lender Relationships With Strong Financial Reporting
No matter what the economy, applying for business credit is no cake walk. Sure, it might be a little easier when interest rates are lower, and lenders really want to [...]
Franchise M&A: Issues to Consider when Drafting an Agreement
Have you ever thought of owning a franchise? Or are you in a business where you hope to have franchisees? Many businesses are set up as a franchisor/franchisee relationship. In [...]
The “Nanny Tax” Must Be Paid For Nannies and Other Household Workers
You may have heard of the “nanny tax.” But if you don’t employ a nanny, you may think it doesn’t apply to you. Check again. Hiring a housekeeper, gardener [...]
Deposit Interest into Five Tax Buckets
Interest rates rise and fall periodically, but the tax rules for deducting interest expenses remain the same — unless Congress changes them. Generally, the current rules have been in place [...]
4 Ideas That May Help Reduce Your 2023 Tax Bill
If you’re concerned about your 2023 tax bill, there may still be time to reduce it. Here are four quick strategies that may help you trim your taxes before year [...]
Key 2024 Inflation-Adjusted Tax Parameters for Small Businesses and Their Owners
The IRS recently announced various inflation-adjusted federal income tax amounts. Here’s a rundown of the amounts that are most likely to affect small businesses and their owners. Rates and [...]
Don’t Forget to Empty Out Your Flexible Spending Account
If you have a tax-saving flexible spending account (FSA) with your employer to help pay for health or dependent care expenses, there’s an important date coming up. You may [...]
11 Exceptions to the 10% Penalty Tax on Early IRA Withdrawals
If you’re facing a serious cash shortfall, one possible solution is to take an early withdrawal from your traditional IRA. That means one before you’ve reached age 59½. For this [...]
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 [...]