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 [...]
Close-Up on Pass-Through Entity Tax Laws
At the start of 2024, three dozen states and New York City already had pass-through entity taxes (PTETs) on their books, with legislation pending in three other states. These types [...]
A three-step strategy to save tax when selling appreciated vacant land
Let’s say you own one or more vacant lots. The property has appreciated greatly and you’re ready to sell. Or maybe you have a parcel of appreciated land that [...]
The Tax Advantages of Including Debt in a C Corporation Capital Structure
Let’s say you plan to use a C corporation to operate a newly acquired business or you have an existing C corporation that needs more capital. You should know that the [...]
Pay Attention to the Tax Rules If You Turn a Hobby Into a Business
Many people dream of turning a hobby into a regular business. Perhaps you enjoy boating and would like to open a charter fishing business. Or maybe you’d like to [...]
Taxes When You Sell an Appreciated Vacation Home
Vacation homes in upscale areas may be worth way more than owners paid for them. That’s great, but what about taxes? Here are three scenarios to illustrate the federal [...]
Updated Guidance on Business Vehicle Depreciation
The rules for deducting depreciation expenses on vehicles used for business purposes have been liberalized under current tax law, but they remain complicated. In addition, annual inflation adjustments make allowable depreciation [...]
Watch out for “income in respect of a decedent” issues when receiving an inheritance
Most people are genuinely appreciative of inheritances, and who wouldn’t enjoy some unexpected money? But in some cases, it may turn out to be too good to be true. [...]
Don’t Overlook the Child Care Tax Credit
For years, the tax code has offered an incentive for employers to provide child care to their employees in the form of the Section 45F child care tax credit. But [...]
Keep These 3 Items In Mind After You File Your Return
The tax filing deadline for 2023 tax returns is April 15 this year. If you need more time, you can file for an extension until October 15. In either [...]
Uncovering Hidden Assets in a Divorce
These days, marriage can be a complex venture, and when it dissolves, sorting out the finances can be difficult. Even in amicable divorces, the financial entanglements can be complicated. And [...]
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 [...]
Federal Tax News for Individuals
New 401(k) contribution limits for 2024 In 2024, individuals will be able to contribute more to their 401(k) plans, up to $23,000. The same is true for 403(b) plans [...]
Beware of a Stealth Tax on Social Security Benefits
Some people mistakenly believe that Social Security benefits are always free from federal income tax. Unfortunately, that’s often not the case. In fact, depending on how much overall income [...]
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 [...]