If you’re a crypto investor or user, you may soon notice a new form reporting requirements for digital assets. Checking the box Beginning in the 2022 tax year, taxpayers must check a box on their tax returns indicating whether they have received digital assets as a reward, award or payment for property or services, or […]
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Understanding “reasonable” compensation is important for business owners
There’s a tax advantage if you take money out of a C corporation as compensation, rather than as dividends. The reason behind this is a corporation can deduct the salaries and bonuses that it pays executives, but not dividend payments. There are limits to how much money you can take out of the corporation. Furthermore, […]
Use the knowledge of competitors to improve your strategic planning initiatives
Many leadership teams and owners in the business world participate in regular strategic planning to improve their business in a positive way. However, no matter how sound a set of strategic objectives might be, it’s always important to bear in mind that your competitors have plans of their own. That’s why you should consider integrating […]
If you’ve inherited property recently, are you aware of “stepped up basis” that could be beneficial?
When planning for your estate or inheriting property it’s important to consider what the tax “cost” (or “basis”) implications could be for the individual inheriting as this can often been neglected when families start planning their affairs. Under the fair market value basis rules (also known as the “step-up and step-down” rules), an heir receives […]
Are you renovating a business space? There’s a rehabilitation tax credit that could be beneficial to you.
If your business is growing and will need to increase the space or maybe even move in the near future, remember there’s a rehabilitation tax credit that could be to your advantage – especially for historic buildings. The credit is equal to 20% of the qualified rehabilitation expenditures (QREs) for a qualified rehabilitated building that’s […]
Are you a business owner? Here are 5 valuation terms you should know & understand.
An appraisal is essential in the event of a business sale, merger, estate planning, strategic planning, or acquisition. Here are five terms you should know if you are planning to have a valuation in the future: 1. Fair market value. This is a term you may associate with selling a car, but it applies to […]
Should I keep all my 2022 tax documents? Find out what to keep & what to throw away.
After filing your 2022 tax return, you may want to get rid of clutter, but are not sure which documents to retain and which documents are safe to throw away. In case you are audited by the IRS, there are certain documents that will need to be produced. Luckily, except in cases of fraud or […]
Overwhelmed by Retirement Planning? Here are some simple saving options for your small business.
Are you thinking about setting up a retirement plan for yourself and your employees? “Simplified employee pension” (SEP) or “savings incentive match plan for employees” (SIMPLE) are two options for small business retirement plans. Detailed below are some of the highlights of SEP and SIMPLE plans. SEP involves easy setup If you don’t already have […]
Have you considered the impact of Social Media on Customer Service?
Social media and business are intertwined more than ever today, which affects how businesses interact with their customers. It creates an opportunity for customers to ask questions, businesses to answer those questions and address comments and complaints from buyers. It may also connect companies with potential customers – those interested in their products or services.
What you need to know about donating artwork to charity
Artists and art collectors, may have questions when it comes to donating a work of art to charity. A variety of different tax rules may apply to such contributions. The specifics of these rules range from the length of time the art work was owned, the value of it, the type of organization you donate […]