Insights: Consulting Services
Is your business subject to the new BOI reporting rules?
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was signed into law to help the government prevent crimes commonly associated with illegal business activities such as terrorist financing and money laundering. If your business can be defined as a “reporting company” under the CTA, you may need to comply with new beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting rules took…
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SECURE 2.0 – IRS Delays Roth Catch-up Contribution Requirement to 2026
By: Drema Foster, PAFM One of the key provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act passed at the end of 2022 included a requirement that those earning over $145,000 in 2023 would have to make their 401(k) Catch-Up contributions as Roth (on an after-tax basis) beginning January 1, 2024. Those 50 years and older can contribute…
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Guaranteeing a loan to your corporation? There may be tax implications
Let’s say you decide to, or are asked to, guarantee a loan to your corporation. Before agreeing to act as a guarantor, endorser or indemnitor of a debt obligation of your closely held corporation, be aware of the possible tax implications. If your corporation defaults on the loan and you’re required to pay principal or…
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The advantages of using an LLC for your small business
If you operate your small business as a sole proprietorship, you may have thought about forming a limited liability company (LLC) to protect your assets. Or maybe you’re launching a new business and want to know your options for setting it up. Here are the basics of operating as an LLC and why it might…
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Inheriting stock or other assets? You’ll receive a favorable “stepped-up basis”
If you’re planning your estate, or you’ve recently inherited assets, you may be unsure of the “cost” (or “basis”) for tax purposes. How do the rules work? Under the current fair market value basis rules (also known as the “step-up and step-down” rules), an heir receives a basis in inherited property equal to its date-of-death…
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Will your Estate be Subject to the Estate Tax?
By: Layne Blasingim When someone passes away, they may leave behind assets such as property (real and/or personal), investments, checking accounts and savings accounts. The process of transferring these assets to their beneficiaries is called estate administration. As part of this process, the estate may be subject to taxes and required to file an estate…
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Avoid succession drama with a buy-sell agreement
Recently, the critically acclaimed television show “Succession” aired its final episode. If the series accomplished anything, it was depicting the chaos and uncertainty that can take place if a long-time business owner fails to establish a clearly written and communicated succession plan. While there are many aspects to succession planning, one way to put some clear…
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Crypto Tax Advisor
Written By: Ryan Mink, CPA There was a recent article posted on Forbes that I want to recap here because I believe the author, Dr. Sean Stein Smith, did a great job summarizing some key considerations when looking for a professional to help with tax preparation and planning for digital assets. Fresh out of tax season,…
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Use the tax code to make business losses less painful
Whether you’re operating a new company or an established business, losses can happen. The federal tax code may help soften the blow by allowing businesses to apply losses to offset taxable income in future years, subject to certain limitations. Qualifying for a deduction The net operating loss (NOL) deduction addresses the tax inequities that can…
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Education benefits help attract, retain and motivate your employees
One popular fringe benefit is an education assistance program that allows employees to continue learning and perhaps earn a degree with financial assistance from their employers. One way to attract, retain and motivate employees is to provide education fringe benefits so that team members can improve their skills and gain additional knowledge. An employee can…
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