When Congress was debating tax law reform last year, there was talk of repealing the federal estate and gift taxes. As it turned out, rumors of their demise were highly exaggerated. Both still exist and every taxpayer with a high degree of wealth shouldn’t let either take their heirs by surprise. Exclusions and Exemptions For […]
For some people, Roth IRAs can offer income and estate tax benefits that are preferable to those offered by traditional IRAs. However, it’s important to take note of just what the distinctive features of a Roth IRA are before making the choice. Traditional vs. Roth The biggest difference between traditional and Roth IRAs is how […]
Donating to charity is usually a selfless act, but that good deed in many cases also translated to a tax deduction for those that itemized on their annual filings. However, since the TCJA nearly doubled the standard deduction, this may result in less taxpayers itemizing. If you are one of these people, there may still […]
Determining how your business is organized is often thought of as something you only do when your business is formed. In reality, changes in ownership, the business climate, and the passage of new tax laws are other important times to reevaluate whether your business is ideally organized. With the passage of the Tax Cuts and […]
One of President Trump’s most vocal campaign promises was to eliminate the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or “Obamacare”. While some steps have been taken toward accomplishing this goal, the ACA still remains in tact for a few of its key provisions. One of these include Market Reforms, which imposes financial penalties on employers who choose […]
Over the past decade, more and more big-box stores are feeling the effects of online shopping. Sellers like Amazon have lured consumers in with free shipping and the ease of shopping from the comfort of their couch. However, since online shopping has become more and more prevalent, the question of how to tax these purchases […]
We are excited to share that we have three new CPAs roaming our halls! Patrick Stowe of Edwardsville, Taylor Jarvis of Highland, and Patrick Meyer of Highland all passed the CPA exam in the month of June. Congratulations on this great accomplishment and we look forward to a bright future for you all!
July 16 — If the monthly deposit rule applies, employers must deposit the tax for payments in June for Social Security, Medicare, withheld income tax, and nonpayroll withholding. July 31 — If you have employees, a federal unemployment tax (FUTA) deposit is due if the FUTA liability through June exceeds $500. The second quarter Form […]
As a business owner, you may have most of your money tied up in your company — making saving for retirement especially challenging. If you haven’t already set up a tax-advantaged retirement plan, think about setting one up this year. Keep in mind that, if you have employees, they generally must be allowed to participate […]
Wouldn’t it be great if your employees worked as if they owned the company? An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) could make that a reality. Under an ESOP, employee participants take part ownership of the business through a retirement savings arrangement. Meanwhile, the business and its existing owner(s) can benefit from some tax breaks, an […]
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