Last Chance to Claim the 2021 Employee Retention Credit
If your business has not yet claimed the 2021 Employee Retention Credit (ERC), you still have time—but you must act soon. What Is the ERC, and How Much Can You Claim? The ERC is a refundable tax credit designed to support businesses that retained employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. For the 2021 tax year, eligible […]
Tax-Free Home Sale: Home Sale Exclusion, When and Why to Report it to the IRS
You’re probably aware that when you sell your home, you may exclude up to $250,000 of your gain from tax if you’re unmarried (or married, filing separately) and $500,000 if you are married and file jointly. To claim the whole exclusion, you must have owned and lived in your home as your principal residence for an […]
Tax Planning Updates: Inherited IRAs
If you have inherited an individual retirement account (or may someday inherit) IRAs, the 2025 changes may significantly impact your tax planning. Key Updates Spouses and Special Cases Planning Strategies Strategic withdrawals can help you avoid higher tax brackets. For example, spreading withdrawals evenly over 10 years can minimize tax impact. Timing withdrawals based on […]
New Tax Credits for Electric Vehicles (EVs)
If you’re in the market for a new car, the federal government would like you to purchase an electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV). In 2022, Congress enacted the Inflation Reduction Act, which revamped and expanded tax credits for EVs purchased during 2023 and later. As a result of the new law, there […]
2024 Last-Minute Tax Deductions for Existing Vehicles
December 31 is just around the corner! That’s your last day to find tax deductions available from your existing business and personal (yes, personal) vehicles that you can use to cut your 2024 taxes. Don’t wait, get on this now! 1. Take Back Your Child’s or Spouse’s Car and Sell It We know—this sounds horrible. […]
2024 Last-Minute Retirement Deductions
The clock continues to tick. Your retirement is one year closer. You have time before December 31 to take steps that will help you fund the retirement you desire. Here are five things to consider if you want to add to your 2024 retirement deductions. 1. Establish Your 2024 Retirement Plan First, a question: Do […]
HSA Contributions Beyond Age 65
Do you have a health savings account (HSA)? If so, you have one of the best tax-advantaged accounts. HSAs provide a unique triple tax benefit: Indeed, there is only one thing wrong with HSAs: you cannot make contributions after you enroll in Medicare (usually at age 65). You probably would like to continue contributing to […]
Maximize The QBI Deduction Before It’s Too Late!
As you may be aware, the qualified business income (QBI) deduction introduced by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provides a valuable tax-saving opportunity for business owners like yourself. Unfortunately, the QBI benefit expires after 2025, so there is a limited window of time to maximize this deduction. The qualified business income deduction can be […]
IRS Penalties & Strategies for Relief
If you’ve recently been billed by the IRS with the claim that you owe a penalty for late filing, late payment, or missed employment tax deposits, we urge you to pause before making any payment. You may not have to pay that penalty at all. The IRS often imposes steep penalties for filing tax returns […]
Worker Classifications & Why It Matters
The Department of Labor enforces the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the federal law that requires most employers to pay employees a minimum wage and non-exempt employees time-and-a-half for overtime. Understanding worker classifications is crucial for compliance with these regulations. The key word here is “employee.” FLSA does not apply to independent contractors. They need […]