Innovation is inevitable at some point during the life of a business. Sometimes the greatest obstacle is not the innovation itself but instead the employees’ resistance to it. Usually this resistance is driven by fear. To better ensure the success of your next innovative project, you’ll need to ease the fears and win the support […]
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Are you looking to take an early distribution from your IRA? Learn how you can avoid early withdrawal penalties.
Taking withdrawals from your traditional IRA, means you will probably be taxed on it. There could be penalties associated with taking money out of your IRA early too. This is all dependent on how old you are, when you take the money out, and what you are using it for. Important: Once you reach a […]
Are you looking for tax breaks for your small business?
There is a common misconception that larger businesses benefit from all of the tax breaks. That is not always the case. There are some breaks that benefit smaller businesses and are not available to larger businesses. Here are three examples of tax breaks your small business can potentially take advantage of. 1. QBI deduction For […]
Guide to Increasing Remote Sales
An interesting byproduct of the pandemic is that it created a somewhat involuntary experiment in remote work. Many businesses that were previously reluctant to allow telework — and remote sales, in particular — have learned that they can be highly effective. If your company continues to deploy a remote sales staff, don’t assume it will […]
What is the Kiddie tax?
Taxpayers think about how they can save taxes by transferring assets into their children’s names. This tax strategy is called income shifting. The goal is to take income out of your higher tax bracket and place it in the lower tax brackets of your children. While some tax savings are available through this approach, the […]
Key Things to Consider when Engaging in a Like-Kind Exchange
Taxpayers are capable to sell appreciated real property without being taxed on the gain by exchanging it with another property. You can defer tax on your gain through a “like-kind” or Section 1031 exchange. A like-kind exchange is a swap of real property held for investment or for productive use in your trade or […]
Under pressure of rising inflation?
Many have begun to notice the increasing inflation in the U.S. and global economies. This rise can make individuals and businesses alike feel the pressure. Are business owners facing enough inflation pressure yet that it’s time to panic? Not at all. As of this writing, a full-blown recession is possible but not an absolute […]
Your new electric vehicle could give you power for your drive and for your taxes.
Electric vehicles (EVs) have been growing in popularity in recent years. If you’re considering purchasing one, or have recently purchased one, you may want to consider the impact on your taxes. If you buy an EV, you may be eligible for a federal tax break. The tax code provides a credit to purchasers of […]
Even after you close your business, you still have to pay taxes
Closing a business isn’t as simple as shutting the doors and walking away. There are many steps in the process, and one of these is that once your business closes, it must file a final income tax return. Here’s a rundown of the basic requirements. A business must file a final income tax return […]
Requirements for extended relief of physical presence signature
Normally a signature must be witnessed “in the physical presence” by a retirement plan representative or notary public under the IRS regulations regarding electronic consents and elections. Recently, in Notice 2022-27, the IRS extended, through the end of 2022, its temporary relief from the physical presence requirement. This is good news for businesses that sponsor […]