The answers to your IRA withdrawal questions

The rules surrounding required minimum distributions (RMDs) are complicated. You can’t keep your funds in a traditional IRA forever. It’s best to be prepared for the age 72 withdrawal date. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions. What if I want to take out money before retirement? If you want to take money out […]

Pros and cons of doing business as a C corporation

The form of business you choose when launching a new business venture is important. Here are some of the major advantages and disadvantages of doing business as a C Corporation. A C corporation allows the business to be treated and taxed as a separate entity from you as the principal owner. A properly structured corporation […]

Investing strategies to reduce your tax at year end.

If you are looking to reduce your tax liability for the year, here are some ways to reduce it. Even though your investments may not have done well in 2022 there are still opportunities to reduce your tax from your actual or paper losses. Tax rates on sales Individuals are subject to tax at a […]

Unsure how to record the cost of intangible assets? Here’s how.

There are complex rules that need to be followed when recording intangible assets for tax purposes. What makes intangibles so complicated? IRS regulations require the capitalization of costs to: Acquire or create an intangible asset, Create or enhance a separate, distinct intangible asset, Create or enhance a “future benefit” identified in IRS guidance as capitalizable, […]

Does your start-up business have a practical budget?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, during the month of October 2022, a total of 432,834 new business applications for tax identification numbers was received. Well-established businesses tend to have business plans and budgets and it’s important to have these things when starting a new company. Continue reading this article for some basics of practical […]

Do you know how savings bonds are taxed?

Have you ever received a savings bond as a gift or purchased one years ago? Do you ever think about how the interest earned on these bonds is taxed? Are there any potential unexpected tax consequences that need to be thought of when the bond reaches final maturity? Learn more about savings bonds and what […]