With year-end approaching, it is time to start thinking about moves that may help lower your tax bill for this year and next. This year’s planning is more challenging than usual due to the uncertainty surrounding pending legislation that could, among other things, increase top rates on both ordinary income and capital gain starting next […]
Year-end planning for 2020 takes place during the COVID-19 pandemic, which in addition to its devastating health and mortality impact has widely affected personal and business finances. New tax rules have been enacted to help mitigate the financial impact of the disease, some of which should be considered as part of this years’ planning, most […]
What will 2021 bring us? After a year of turmoil and surprises, no one has a clear crystal ball. But there are some certainties, and one is that the federal government is changing a variety of number affecting the finances of businesses and individuals. First, any individual or business that received government funds this year […]
On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed the new tax reform bill, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, into law. This new tax law brought big changes for both individuals and companies. In general, the changes to individual provisions expire at the end of 2025, but the corporate changes are permanent. While new the new […]
Addressing your tax liability effectively requires tax planning throughout the year. Those business owners who reap the most benefits consider their taxes year-round, rather than waiting to focus on tax payments only a few weeks before the filing due date. A typical small business qualifies for roughly a dozen tax deductions. For example, you can […]
It’s already starting to feel like summer here in Florida, but the forecast for Washington, D.C. remains unclear as officials continue to discuss various tax-related issues. No matter what happens, don’t get stuck in a holding pattern yourself. You’ll find it’s worthwhile to give some attention to business and personal tax planning this summer. Here […]
Finally the IRS addresses a problem experienced by some employers and not-for-profit organizations: the misclassification of workers in “sheltered workshops” as independent contractors rather than employees. IRS Revenue Ruling 65-165 clarifies the treatment of disabled workers in the following situations: Individuals in training in a rehabilitation program designed to prepare them for placement in private […]
In many ways, tax season is similar to the New Year. How could that be? Tax season is full of anxiety and deadlines, whereas New Year’s is full of parties and fun. The similarity is that, like New Year’s, tax season is a time when many of us evaluate the previous year and make resolutions […]