Jan 10 Year-End Tax Considerations
You may be able to turn an IRS tax payment into a tax refund if you take some year-end actions now. Consult with your tax professional to determine if any of the following actions apply to your situation....
Jan 10 IRS Alerts on Health and Wellness Deductions: What You Need to Know
The IRS has issued important reminders regarding health and wellness deductions, emphasizing that many personal health-related expenses do not qualify for tax breaks. If you have an FSA (Flexible Spending Account), HSA (Health Savings Account), or MSA (Medical Savings Account), you cannot deduct or be...
Jan 10 Smart Estate Planning for Modern Blended Families
A blended family often brings joy — there are more people to love and be loved by. As your family expands, you will want to provide for each child, whether from the previous or current marriage, and create safeguards to avoid future disagreements and potential...
Jan 10 Succession Planning for Your Business? Consider These Six Ways to Lean on Your Tax Accountant as a Trusted Advisor
The journey from founding a company to successfully handing over the reins involves navigating a complex maze of financial, legal, and even emotional challenges. Robust succession planning can prepare the family-owned enterprise for new leadership or new owners while enhancing the financial stability of the...
Jan 10 We May Never See a Better Environment for Transferring Wealth … Here’s Why
It may seem that there will always be time to address estate planning. However, a unique opportunity to maximize the amount of wealth that can be tax-efficiently passed to heirs will expire at the end of 2025....
Jan 10 Summer Fun: Beaches, Pools and Taxes!
If you got married in June, in addition to thank-you notes, give some thought to the IRS to make filing your taxes easier:...
Jan 10 What’s the Story on Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Entities?
Have you ever wondered how you’re supposed to determine whether your organization is eligible for exemption from federal income tax? The possibility of being tax-exempt is permitted under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code....
Nov 11 IRS Clarifies Deductible Expenses
Updated IRS rules offer guidance for deductible expenses which may have been murky as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
The rules being updated involve using optional standard mileage rates when figuring the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical...
Jan 29 What To Know About Getting a Tax Refund
When should you revise your tax withholding? If you receive a large refund from the IRS when filing your income tax return, or owe the IRS a substantial amount when filing, you should consider adjusting your withholding....
Jan 15 Form W-4: What Changed and Why it Matters
Form W-4 used to be a relatively simple and straightforward form to complete. However, the form has been changed as a result of the passing of the TCJA back in late 2017. This post walks you through how to complete your W-4 accurately for the...