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Expanded QOZ Program Offers Tax-Savings Opportunities

Congress created the Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program to incentivize investments in low-income communities through valuable tax breaks. The original program was scheduled to expire, but it has recently been renewed and expanded under the…
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New 1099 Rules May Bring Relief to Some Businesses

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has garnered headlines for extending dozens of tax provisions and creating new tax-saving opportunities for individuals and businesses. But it also eases the rules for Form 1099-NEC, “Nonemployee…
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Small Business Owners: Beware of Common Payroll Blunders

Managing payroll can be a major challenge for small business owners, especially as state and federal payroll tax regulations continue to evolve. Missteps in this area aren’t just minor hiccups — they can lead to…
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How the U.S. Election Changes the Outlook for Taxes

The outcome of the November 5 election is likely to significantly impact taxes. Many provisions in President-elect Donald Trump’s signature tax legislation from his first time in the White House, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act…
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Important federal tax information for 2024

The following chart provides some important federal tax information for 2024, as compared with 2023. Social Security/ Medicare 2024 2023 Social Security Tax Wage Base $168,600 $160,200 Medicare Tax Wage Base No limit No limit Employee…
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Partnerships – Tax Considerations When Adding a New Partner

Are you considering inviting an employee or an outsider to participate in your existing partnership? Before making any commitments, it’s important for you and the prospective partner to understand the potential federal tax implications. Important:…
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IRS suspends processing of ERTC claims

In the face of a flood of illegitimate claims for the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), the IRS has imposed an immediate moratorium through at least the end of 2023 on processing new claims for…
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IRS issues guidance on new retirement catch-up contribution rules

In December 2022, President Biden signed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) 2.0 Act. Among other things, the sweeping new law made some significant changes to so-called catch-up contributions, with implications for both employers…
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Take action now to reduce your 2023 income tax bill

A number of factors are making 2023 a confounding tax planning year for many people. They include turbulent markets, stabilizing but still high-interest rates, and significant changes to the rules regarding retirement planning. While much…
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Advantages of Group Term Life Insurance as an Employee Benefit

Tax-favored fringe benefits can help your business attract and retain skilled workers. One benefit that’s been around for decades and is typically popular with employees is group term life insurance. With these plans, part or all…
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