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Guide to Job Costing for Construction Contractors
By: Sarah Murphy As a construction contractor, mastering the art of job costing is essential for the success and profitability of your projects. Accurate job costing allows you to understand the proper expenses associated with each project, make informed decisions, and optimize resource allocation. Below are three crucial aspects of job costing: committed costs, work-in-progress…
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2023 Affordable Care Act (ACA) Reporting Deadlines and Potential Penalties
By: Drema Foster, PAFM As we’re closing in on 2024, employers must be aware of the most recent changes to Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting. Since 2015, employers have been able to file their Forms 1094-C and 1095-C by paper rather than electronically if they were filing less than 250 returns. However, beginning in 2024,…
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Escheatment 2023: What You Need to Know
By: Randy Cole With recent changes to unclaimed property laws in West Virginia, now is a good time for a refresher on the escheatment laws currently in place to ensure your bank is in compliance. Notable changes to laws over the last few years include reduced dormancy periods for certain property types and guidelines on…
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2023 Year-End Tax Planning Guide
At Suttle & Stalnaker, PLLC we are dedicated to helping you maximize your income through various tax-saving strategies. We are excited to share our 2023 Year-End Year-Round Tax Planning Guide. There are numerous tax developments to consider for the current tax year. However, keep in mind that this resource is intended to provide general suggestions…
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The tax implications of renting out a vacation home
Many Americans own a vacation home or aspire to purchase one. If you own a second home in a waterfront community, in the mountains or in a resort area, you may want to rent it out for part of the year. The tax implications of these transactions can be complicated. It depends on how many…
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2023 Q4 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2023. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to ensure you’re meeting all applicable deadlines and to learn more about the filing requirements. Note:…
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Are scholarships tax-free or taxable?
With the rising cost of college, many families are in search of scholarships to help pay the bills. If your child is awarded a scholarship, you may wonder about how it could affect your family’s taxes. Good news: Scholarships (and fellowships) are generally tax-free for students at elementary, middle and high schools, as well as…
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Business automobiles: How the tax depreciation rules work
Do you use an automobile in your trade or business? If so, you may question how depreciation tax deductions are determined. The rules are complicated, and special limitations that apply to vehicles classified as passenger autos (which include many pickups and SUVs) can result in it taking longer than expected to fully depreciate a vehicle.…
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What types of expenses can’t be written off by your business?
If you read the Internal Revenue Code (and you probably don’t want to!), you may be surprised to find that most business deductions aren’t specifically listed. For example, the tax law doesn’t explicitly state that you can deduct office supplies and certain other expenses. Some expenses are detailed in the tax code, but the general…
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Update on depreciating business assets
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act liberalized the rules for depreciating business assets. However, the amounts change every year due to inflation adjustments. And due to high inflation, the adjustments for 2023 were big. Here are the numbers that small business owners need to know. Section 179 deductions For qualifying assets placed in service in…
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