Close-Up on the Individual AMT
The individual alternative minimum tax (AMT) rules were made more taxpayer-friendly for 2018 through 2025 by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The odds that you'll owe the AMT for [...]
New Digital Asset Reporting Requirements Will Be Imposed In Coming Years
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed into law on November 15, 2021. It includes new information reporting requirements that will generally apply to digital asset transactions starting [...]
Smart Reasons to Hire Your Spouse
Many businesses are having trouble recruiting and retaining qualified workers today. Nearly 90% of employers reported difficulty filling open positions, according to a recent survey conducted by the Society for Human [...]
Important “To Do’s” All Taxpayers Should Do Before the Tax Year Ends
Information from IRS.gov Important “To Do’s” All Taxpayers Should Do Before the Tax Year Ends Donate to charity Taxpayers may be able to deduct donations to tax-exempt organizations on their [...]
Businesses Can Deduct Startup Costs From Their Federal Taxes — Learn How
Courtesy of IRS.gov When starting a business, owners should treat all eligible costs incurred before beginning to operate the business as capital expenditures that are part of their basis in [...]
Businesses Can Show Appreciation — and Gain Tax Breaks — With Holiday Gifts and Parties
The holiday season is here. At this time of year, your business may want to show its gratitude to employees and customers by giving them gifts or hosting holiday parties [...]
Changes to Retirement Plans for 2022
Information from IRS.gov Next year taxpayers can put an extra $1,000 into their 401(k) plans. The IRS recently announced that the 2022 contribution limit for 401(k) plans will increase to [...]
Buyer’s Side Due Diligence Checklist
The process of due diligence can be extremely complex in merger-and-acquisition transactions. The information uncovered can make or break a deal. If your business is considering a purchase and is only [...]
Small Business Advertising and Marketing Costs May Be Tax Deductible
Information from IRS.gov Small Business Advertising and Marketing Costs May Be Tax Deductible The tax law allows businesses to deduct expenses that help them bring in new customers and keep [...]
With Year-End Approaching, 3 Ideas That May Help Cut Your Tax Bill
If you’re starting to worry about your 2021 tax bill, there’s good news — you may still have time to reduce your liability. Here are three quick strategies that may [...]
Factor in Taxes If You’re Relocating to Another State in Retirement
Are you considering a move to another state when you retire? Perhaps you want to relocate to an area where your loved ones live or where the weather is more [...]
Get You Piece of the Depreciation Pie Now With a Cost Segregation Study
If your business is depreciating over a 30-year period the entire cost of constructing the building that houses your operation, you should consider a cost segregation study. It might allow [...]
Be Careful When Saving for Your Childs’ Education
Here's a little-known secret for parents planning to send their children to college in the future: Some of the tax-saving moves you make now could hurt your student's chances for getting financial aid later. [...]
How Much Does the IRS Let Delinquent Taxpayers Live On?
The IRS uses "Collection Financial Standards" to help determine a taxpayer's ability to pay a delinquent tax liability. Allowable living expenses include those that meet the test of being necessary to provide for [...]
How Fast Can You Write Off a Business Vehicle?
The federal income tax rules for depreciating vehicles used for business are complicated. And different rules apply to different categories of vehicles. Special limitations apply to vehicles that are classified as [...]