New option for unused funds in a 529 college savings plan

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
With the high cost of college, many parents begin saving with 529 plans when their children are babies. Contributions to these plans aren’t tax deductible, but they grow tax deferred....... Read More

What’s the best accounting method route for business tax purposes?

Monday, April 22, 2024
Businesses basically have two accounting methods to figure their taxable income: cash and accrual. Many businesses have a choice of which method to use for tax purposes. The cash method...... Read More

Guidance on tax treatment of energy efficiency rebates

Friday, April 19, 2024
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) established and expanded numerous incentives to encourage taxpayers to increase their use of renewable energy and adoption of a range of energy-efficient improvements. In particular,...... Read More

Filing jointly or separately as a married couple: What’s the difference?

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
When you file your tax return, a tax filing status must be chosen. This status is used to determine your standard deduction, tax rates, eligibility for certain tax breaks and...... Read More

9 tax considerations if you’re starting a business as a sole proprietor

Monday, April 15, 2024
When launching a small business, many entrepreneurs start out as sole proprietors. If you’re launching a venture as a sole proprietorship, you need to understand the tax issues involved. Here...... Read More

IRAs: Build a tax-favored retirement nest egg

Tuesday, April 09, 2024
Although traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs have been around for decades, the rules involved have changed many times. The Secure 2.0 law, which was enacted at the end of 2022,...... Read More

Should your business offer the new emergency savings accounts to employees?

Monday, April 08, 2024
As part of the SECURE 2.0 law, there’s a new benefit option for employees facing emergencies. It’s called a pension-linked emergency savings account (PLESA) and the provision authorizing it became...... Read More

Key deadlines for businesses and employers 2024 Q2

Friday, April 05, 2024
Here are some critical tax-related deadlines that apply to businesses and other employers during the second quarter of 2024. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may...... Read More

Gave to charity in 2023? Check for substantiation

Tuesday, April 02, 2024
Did you donate to charity last year? Acknowledgment letters from the charities you gave to may have already shown up in your mailbox. But if you don’t receive such a...... Read More

Tax-favored Qualified Small Business Corporation status could help you thrive

Monday, April 01, 2024
Operating your small business as a Qualified Small Business Corporation (QSBC) could be a tax-wise idea.Tax-free treatment for eligible stock gainsQSBCs are the same as garden-variety C corporations for tax...... Read More