Consider Borrowing From Your Corporation But Structure the Deal Carefully
If you own a closely held corporation, you can borrow funds from your business at rates that are lower than those charged by a bank. But it’s important to [...]
What Might Be Ahead As Many Tax Provisions Are Scheduled To Expire?
Buckle up, America: Major tax changes are on the horizon. The reason has to do with tax law and the upcoming elections. Our current situation The Tax Cuts and [...]
529 College Savings Account: Important Things To Know
Have you set up Section 529 college savings plans for your children or grandchildren? The major advantage of 529 plans is that qualified withdrawals are always federal-income-tax-free and usually state-income-tax-free. But there can be [...]
Planning for Taxable Gains and Losses
What's the difference between capital gains and losses and ordinary gains and losses? The classification will have a major impact on your federal income tax obligations when you sell assets, such as investments, real [...]
Personal Use of Corporate Jets: Flying Below the IRS’s Radar
The IRS has announced a new audit initiative targeting the personal use of business aircraft. Some businesses took advantage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act's generous bonus depreciation provision [...]
Social Security Tax Update: How High Can It Go?
Employees, self-employed individuals and employers all pay Social Security tax, and the amounts can get bigger every year. And yet, many people don’t fully understand the Social Security tax [...]
Figuring Corporate Estimated Tax
The next quarterly estimated tax payment deadline is June 17 for individuals and businesses, so it’s a good time to review the rules for computing corporate federal estimated payments. You [...]
Smart Tax Planning Pays Off
If you're financially successful or expect to become so, taxes are or will become one of your biggest expenses — and most people want to minimize their tax obligations. Roughly [...]
Don’t have a tax-favored retirement plan? Set one up now
If your business doesn’t already have a retirement plan, it might be a good time to take the plunge. Current retirement plan rules allow for significant tax-deductible contributions. For [...]
The tax deadline is almost here: File for an extension if you’re not ready
The April 15 tax filing deadline is right around the corner. However, you might not be ready to file. Sometimes, it’s not possible to gather your tax information by the [...]
A job loss is bad but the tax implications could make it worse
Unemployment has been holding steady recently at 3.7%. But there are still some people losing their jobs — particularly in certain industries including technology and media. If you’re laid [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]