Category Archive: Tax

2024 Qualified Charitable Distribution – $105,000

Are you planning to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) in 2024? Yes? Then read on … A QCD allows an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) owner to make a distribution directly from their IRA to ...

2023 v 2024 Changes

Please refer to the list below for some changes that will be made for 2023 v 2024. Bonus Depreciation – In prior years we have been able to take a 100% bonus depreciation deduction. For 2023 ...

What is a FinCEN Identifier and why is it so important?

Under the Corporate Transparency Act beginning January 1, 2024, certain entities will be required to file a Beneficial Owner Information Report (BOI). Entities that meet the definition of a “reporting company” and do not qualify ...

Do I have to E-file 2023 Form 1099s, Form W-2s etc. for my Business?

Starting tax year 2023, businesses may need to e-file certain information returns that they had historically paper filed. The Final Regulations for filing returns and other documents electronically significantly expanded electronic filing requirements for tax ...

Form 8300 – Reporting Cash Payments over $10,000

The law requires that a trade or business report cash payments received of more than $10,000 to the federal government on Form 8300.  This form was intended to provide valuable information to the Internal Revenue ...

This Thanksgiving, let us give Thanks to the IRS for Form 1099-K Changes announced on Nov 21, 2023

Yesterday, we informed you about the American Rescue Plan of 2021, dramatically reducing the Form 1099-K reporting threshold to gross payments that exceed $600 (down from $20,000 for tax year 2022 and prior years) for ...

Offset Nursing Home Costs with Possible Tax Breaks

Abstract:   When a parent enters a nursing home, taxes are probably the last thing on anyone’s mind. But it’s important to know that several tax breaks may be available to help offset some of the ...

Make The Most of The General Business Credit

Abstract:   Tax credits are far more valuable than tax deductions. Unlike a deduction, which reduces a business’s taxable income, a credit reduces the business’s tax liability dollar for dollar. Tax credits aren’t unlimited, however. For ...

Private Foundations vs. Donor-Advised Funds

Abstract: Private foundations can be highly effective for people who want to leave a charitable legacy, but they’re expensive to set up and operate. Donor-advised funds are popular alternatives, but they also have potential drawbacks. ...

Shield Life Insurance Proceeds from Estate Tax with an ILIT

Abstract:   Life insurance can provide peace of mind, but if your estate will be large enough that estate taxes will be a concern, it’s important to not own the policy at death. The policy’s proceeds ...

Planning for Net Investment Income Taxes

Abstract:   Individual taxpayers are potentially liable for the net investment income tax (NIIT) if their modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) exceeds $200,000 ($250,000 for joint filers and qualifying widows or widowers; $125,000 for married taxpayers ...

Planning an Exit Strategy for Your Business

Abstract:   Every business owner should have an exit strategy that helps recoup the maximum amount for his or her investment. Understanding the tax implications of a business sale will help the owner plan for — ...