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It’s time for your small business to think about year-end tax planning
With Labor Day in the rearview mirror, it’s time to take proactive steps that may help lower your small business’s taxes for this year and next. The strategy of deferring income and accelerating deductions to minimize taxes can be effective for most businesses, as is the approach of bunching deductible expenses into this year or…
Read More6 tax-free income opportunities
Believe it or not, there are ways to collect tax-free income and gains. Here are some of the best opportunities to put money in your pocket without current federal income tax implications: Roth IRAs offer tax-free income accumulation and withdrawals. Unlike withdrawals from traditional IRAs, qualified Roth IRA withdrawals are free from federal income tax. A…
Read MoreReasons an LLC might be the ideal choice for your small to medium-size business
Choosing the right business entity is a key decision for any business. The entity you pick can affect your tax bill, your personal liability and other issues. For many businesses, a limited liability company (LLC) is an attractive choice. It can be structured to resemble a corporation for owner liability purposes and a partnership for…
Read MoreNavigating tax complexities: Craft partnership agreements and LLC operating agreements with precision
Partnerships are often used for business and investment activities. So are multi-member LLCs that are treated as partnerships for tax purposes. A major reason is that these entities offer federal income tax advantages, the most important of which is pass-through taxation. They also must follow some special and sometimes complicated federal income tax rules. Governing…
Read MoreCash or accrual accounting: What’s best for tax purposes?
Your businesses may have a choice between using the cash or accrual method of accounting for tax purposes. The cash method often provides significant tax benefits for those that qualify. However, some businesses may be better off using the accrual method. Therefore, you need to evaluate the tax accounting method for your business to ensure…
Read MoreThe possible tax landscape for businesses in the future
Get ready: the upcoming presidential and congressional elections may significantly alter the tax landscape for businesses in the United States. The reason has to do with a tax law that’s scheduled to expire in about 17 months and how politicians would like to handle it. How we got here The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act…
Read MoreUnderstanding taxes on real estate gains
Let’s say you own real estate that has been held for more than one year and is sold for a taxable gain. Perhaps this gain comes from indirect ownership of real estate via a pass-through entity such as an LLC, partnership or S corporation. You may expect to pay the standard 15% or 20% federal…
Read More2024 Q3 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 third quarter of 2024. 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. July…
Read MoreFiguring 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 want your business to pay the minimum amount of estimated tax without triggering the penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Four possible options The required installment…
Read MoreQuickBooks Desktop transitions to QuickBooks Online
By: Saundra Uy, CPA, CVA, CGMA You may have received an email notifying you that your QuickBooks Desktop 2021 software will be discontinued on May 31, 2024. This notification is accurate but misleading and there are some important exceptions to consider. Recognizing the potential confusion surrounding this software transition, we are committed to clarifying any…
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