Thinking about starting a business? There is plenty to do before you can open your doors to customers, and finding a good CPA and business attorney is at the top of the list. A lot of the pre-launch tasks for starting a business require extensive forecasting and planning. It’s a lot for a new
Real Estate Professionals: Qualifying for Passive and Investment Tax Benefits Real estate investment is a popular vehicle for wealth building, but unless a taxpayer qualifies as a “real estate professional,” there are additional tax liabilities to consider. As such, it’s worth it for people working in real estate to determine whether they qualify under
Tax Credits Available for Families with Children Family matters are also tax matters to a large degree. As soon as dependents are added to the household – normally children – several tax credits may come into play. Together, these credits can significantly reduce a family’s tax burden, but only if they’re leveraged properly. A
Sale of a Principal Residence: Tax Concerns, Gain Exclusions and How an Accountant can Help Buying or selling a home is a major transaction – likely the most impactful that families will ever engage in. And, of course, major transactions come with major tax ramifications. It’s important for home sellers to be aware of
The Basics of Contributing to a Traditional IRA Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) have been around for 50 years, and during those decades, they’ve provided taxpayers with an alternative (or supplement) to 401(k)s. Today, IRAs are a popular option among the self-employed and anyone else who doesn’t have access to an employer-sponsored plan. Here, we’ll
The Corporate Transparency Act: What it Means for Your Business and How to Prepare A standout part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires domestic companies (or foreign companies registered to do business in the U.S.) to engage in a new wave of information reporting. Specifically, reporting companies
Form 1099-NEC and Form 1099-MISC: What to Report and How to Report It Businesses already have a pile of tax documents to submit every year, but here comes another. Form 1099-NEC is now a regular part of the tax preparation process for companies since its reinstatement in 2020. Form 1099-NEC is used to report
Taking Money Out of a Business: The Dos and Don’ts The IRS pays close attention to any transactions between businesses and individuals, including the company’s owner, partners, and any shareholders. These transactions may be classified into one of several categories, some of which trigger a taxable event. With the expert guidance of a reputable
Pension Income Planning: How Taxes, Life Insurance and Annuities Factor In Finances are a primary cause of post-retirement stress, whether it’s the fear of leaving nothing behind for loved ones, or fear of exhausting assets before death. In both cases, planning can help. Pensions, life insurance and annuities are three financial instruments that many
Expense Reimbursements for Employees: How They’re Taxed and How They’re Reported Employees may accrue various expenses – meals, travel, lodging, etc. – that are eventually reported and reimbursed. Depending on how the employer and employee manage the expenses, they may be taxable or deductible. Staying on top of company expenses is something every business
