Do’s and Don’ts for Business Expense Deductions
As tax season heats up, companies of all kinds and sizes will be on the hunt for ways to reduce their tax bills. One of the most common ways is through business expense deductions, but not…
Can You Claim Your Parent as a Dependent?
If you pay over half the cost of supporting a parent, your parent is considered your dependent for federal income tax purposes. This treatment potentially entitles you to some significant tax breaks. Here are four potential…
How Employer-Issued ISOs May Affect Your Taxes
Employer stock options are a potentially valuable asset for recipient employees, especially those who work for start-ups or high-growth companies. For example, many Silicon Valley millionaires reaped sizable windfalls by exercising their employer stock options. Here’s…
The SECURE 2.0 Act
The SECURE 2.0 Act, enacted late in 2022, creates new tax-saving opportunities for retirement savers — in some cases, with assistance from employers. Several provisions already kicked in during 2023, while others have made their debut…
Tax Breaks for Employer-Paid Education Expenses
Is your business struggling with a shortage of skilled workers in today’s tight labor market? One possible option is to invest in education programs to upskill your current employees. This strategy can help bridge the skills…
There’s a new threshold for electronically filing information returns!
Does your business file 10 or more information returns with the IRS? If so, you must now file them electronically. This is a significant rule change that went into effect on January 1, 2024, for 2023…
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The window of opportunity for filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open. In the recent past, the FAFSA was available on October 1 for the upcoming school year. But the start…
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…
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:…
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…