Insights: Tax Services

A cost segregation study may cut taxes and boost cash flow

January 2, 2024

Is your business depreciating over 30 years the entire cost of constructing the building that houses your enterprise? If so, you should consider a cost segregation study. It may allow you to accelerate depreciation deductions on certain items, thereby reducing taxes and boosting cash flow. Depreciation basics Business buildings generally have a 39-year depreciation period…

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Don’t forget to empty out your flexible spending account

December 29, 2023

If you have a tax-saving flexible spending account (FSA) with your employer to help pay for health or dependent care expenses, there’s an important date coming up. You may have to use the money in the account by year-end or you’ll lose it (unless your employer has a grace period). As the end of 2023…

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4 ideas that may help reduce your 2023 tax bill

December 27, 2023

If you’re concerned about your 2023 tax bill, there may still be time to reduce it. Here are four quick strategies that may help you trim your taxes before year end. 1. Accelerate deductions and/or defer income. Certain tax deductions are claimed for the year of payment, such as the mortgage interest deduction. So, if you…

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A refresher on the trust fund recovery penalty for business owners and executives

December 21, 2023

One might assume the term “trust fund recovery penalty” has something to do with estate planning. It’s important for business owners and executives to know better. In point of fact, the trust fund recovery penalty relates to payroll taxes. The IRS uses it to hold accountable “responsible persons” who willfully withhold income and payroll taxes from…

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New E-Filing Requirement for W-2s and 1099s

December 21, 2023

By: Alexandra Tennant The IRS has issued a new e-filing requirement that businesses may not be aware of starting in 2023. Businesses – including self-employed taxpayers – will now be required to e-file their information returns if they total ten or more. For example, if a business has five employees (five W-2s) and six 1099s…

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Pass-Through Entity Tax-What Does It Mean For Me?

December 18, 2023

By: Trey Suttle, CPA  The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”) made a major change to the amount of state and local taxes paid that could be deducted on an individual’s income tax return. Prior to the legislation, there was no cap on the amount of state and local taxes paid that could…

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The Nanny-Tax: Here’s How It Might Impact You

November 15, 2023

You may have heard of the “nanny tax.” But if you don’t employ a nanny, you may think it doesn’t apply to you. Check again. Hiring a housekeeper, gardener or other household employee (who isn’t an independent contractor) may make you liable for federal income and other taxes. You may also have state tax obligations.…

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2023 Year-End Tax Planning Guide

November 2, 2023

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

November 1, 2023

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

October 30, 2023

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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