IRS Moves to Electronic Tax Refunds: Key Implications for Business Owners
Your tax refund will no longer arrive by paper check. The IRS recently announced that it will stop issuing refund checks, with limited exceptions, and the IRS has made moves to require taxpayers to receive tax refunds electronically. Why the Change? Paper checks cost more, create security risks, and take much longer to process. In […]
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 […]
Six Things To Know About 529 Withdrawals
The big advantage of 529 plans is that qualified withdrawals are always federal-income-tax-free—and usually state-income-tax-free too. What you may not know is that not all 529 withdrawals are tax-free qualified withdrawals, even in years when you have heavy college costs. Here are six important points to know about 529 withdrawals. Point No. 1: You Usually […]
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 Medical Plan Tax Strategies
All small-business owners with one to 49 employees should have a medical plan for their business. Sure, it’s true that with 49 or fewer employees, the tax law does not require you to have a plan, but you should. When you have 49 or fewer employees, most medical plan tax rules are straightforward. Here are […]