Tax Updates

Open enrollment for health care benefits has begun at many companies. If your employer lets you choose from a menu of health care plans, it’s important to review your options carefully. Medical costs keep going up. The average cost for a hypothetical family of four covered under an employer-sponsored preferred provider organization (PPO) plan is projected to…

As the holidays approach, it’s time to consider tax planning moves that will help lower this year’s tax bill, as well as set you up for tax savings in future years. The good news is that it appears there won’t be any significant unfavorable federal tax changes that will take effect next year. Assuming that’s an…

When you buy a home, chances are high that you will eventually sell as your life changes over time. In the United States, it’s estimated that homeowners change residences every five to seven years.So when you’re house hunting, it’s important to keep resale value in mind. Some features you may find desirable may not appeal to…

When you adopt a child, you could bring home more than a bundle of joy. You may also be in line for a valuable tax credit. For 2023, a tax credit of up to $15,950 for adoption of a special needs child can come in handy for qualified parents facing the daunting costs of adoption (up…

Successful estate planning generally involves passing on your assets to your heirs at a low tax cost. To help achieve that goal, there are a few things to keep in mind about retirement accounts. Required Minimum Distribution FactsUnder tax law, you cannot keep money in a traditional IRA indefinitely. Eventually, it must be distributed. The amount…

Some taxpayers may be unaware of all the federal tax reporting requirements for cryptocurrency transactions — especially when it comes to issuing and receiving a Form 1099 for 2023. If you buy something with cryptocurrency, you won’t receive one. However, you may receive a Form 1099 if you receive a crypto payment.  Alert for Businesses Receiving Crypto PaymentsThe…

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act brought numerous changes to the retirement and estate planning landscape in late 2019. Congress followed up with the SECURE 2.0 Act in late 2022. This law introduced some additional taxpayer-friendly changes, including an increase in the limits for retirement account catch-up contributions for individuals who are…

Businesses Targeted for Identity TheftThe IRS is warning businesses that they may be prime targets for identity theft. How do you know if your company’s identity has been stolen? According to the IRS, you should investigate if you receive a: rejection notice for an electronically, filed tax return because a return is already on file notice about…

We’ve all heard the phrase that the “whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” But you might not know this theory can apply when valuing business interests.  Control Is ValuableWhen a publicly traded business is acquired in the whole by an outside buyer, it’s often purchased for a greater value on a per share…

Even at the best of times, the future is unpredictable. As anyone who has run a business for any length of time understands, there will often be challenges, many of which are unexpected — such as a global pandemic — coming straight out of left field. Here are four strategies your small company can use to…