With 2020 coming to a close and 2021 rounding the corner there are some important tax deadlines to keep in mind. By meeting these deadlines you ensure the accuracy of tax reporting as well as timely reporting for your business and employees. Below are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers […]

With the year 2020 coming to a close and hopefully the COVID-19 pandemic with it, the new year may be the best time to revaluate your sales force.   Maybe the economic changes triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic led you to downsize earlier in the year. Or perhaps you’ve added to your sales team to […]

Although medical expenses are tax deductible, many people cannot qualify for the deduction. With tax planning from a trusted advisor, you may be able to time discretionary medical expenses to your advantage for tax purposes.   Itemizers must meet a threshold For 2020, the medical expense deduction can only be claimed to the extent your […]

If you have been contemplating replacing a business vehicle, you could take advantage of several tax savings strategies by purchasing an SUV!   Cars are subject to more restrictive tax depreciation rules than those that apply to other depreciable assets. Under so-called “luxury auto” rules, depreciation deductions are artificially “capped.” So is the alternative Section […]

If not, it may be a good idea. The global COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many companies giving them new challenges this year. These same challenges, however, have created opportunities and accelerated changes that were probably going to occur all along and Rudler is here to explain. One particular area of speedy transformation is technology. It’s […]

If so, take advantage of it and save for retirement. If your employer offers a 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plan, contributing to the plan is a smart way to build a substantial sum of money for retirement, with tax advantages. This can be accomplished with a straight 401(k) plan or a Roth 401(k), or a […]

Many business owners wonder if they’re eligible to take the qualified business income (QBI) deduction (sometimes referred to as the pass-through deduction or Section 199A deduction). Your Rudler, PSC advisors are here to help with all your QBI questions. The QBI deduction: Is available to owners of sole proprietorships, single member limited liability companies (LLCs), […]

Family-owned businesses are the backbone of the American economy. There are roughly 5 million family-owned businesses in the United States, these companies make substantial contributions to both the workforce and the gross domestic product. Succession and estate planning are effective ways to protect your family-owned assets. Rise to the challenge Transferring ownership of a family […]

Are you planning to sell assets at a loss to offset gains that have been realized during 2020? It’s important to be aware of the “wash sale” rule.   IRS may disallow the loss Under this rule, if you sell stock or securities for a loss and buy substantially identical stock or securities back within […]

The abrupt onset of the COVID-19 pandemic followed by sweeping changes to the economy have forced companies to change the size of their workforces, restructure work environments and revise sales models — just to name a few challenges. And what this has all meant for employees is the dreaded word, change. Even before this year’s […]