tax

An Education Plan Can Pay Off for Your Employees — And Your Business

Your business can set up an educational assistance plan that can give each eligible employee up to $5,250 in annual federal-income-tax-free and federal-payroll-tax-free benefits. These tax-favored plans are called Section 127…

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Explore SEP and SIMPLE Retirement Plans for Your Small Business

Suppose you’re thinking about setting up a retirement plan for yourself and your employees. However, you’re concerned about the financial commitment and administrative burdens involved. There are a couple of…

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Turn a Summer Job Into Tax Savings: Hire Your Child and Reap the Rewards

With summer fast approaching, you might be considering hiring young people at your small business. If your children are also looking to earn some extra money, why not put them…

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Planning for the Future: 5 Business Succession Options and Their Tax Implications

When it’s time to consider your business’s future, succession planning can protect your legacy and successfully set up the next generation of leaders or owners. Whether you’re ready to retire,…

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Tax Tips: March/April 2025

Choose the right ownership structure when buying a vacation home If you’re considering buying a vacation home, it’s critical to choose the right ownership structure. Your choices include a corporation,…

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Adequately Disclose Your Asset Transfers on a Gift Tax Return

When making transfers of business interests or other assets to family members, there’s a three-year period where the IRS can challenge their values for gift tax purposes. During that time,…

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Qualified Small Business Stock: An Attractive Tax Planning Tool for Business Owners and Their Families

Under the right circumstances, qualified small business stock (QSBS) offers tax savings for business owners. Essentially, QSBS allows them (and their heirs) to sell their stock free of capital gains…

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What’s Your Retirement Spending Plan?

Most people spend decades planning for retirement. They diligently set aside a portion of their hard-earned wealth in IRAs, qualified retirement plans, investments and other savings vehicles. While a solid…

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Exploring Business Entities: Is an S Corporation the Right Choice?

Are you starting a business with partners and deciding on the right entity? An S corporation might be the best choice for your new venture. One benefit of an S corporation One…

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How a Business Owner’s Home Office Can Result in Tax Deductions

As a business owner, you may be eligible to claim home office tax deductions that will reduce your taxable income. However, it’s crucial to understand the IRS rules to ensure…

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