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Ever wonder how IRS examiners know about different industries so they can audit various businesses? They generally do research about specific industries and issues on tax returns by using IRS…
If you read the Internal Revenue Code (and you probably don’t want to!), you may be surprised to find that most business deductions aren’t specifically listed. For example, the tax…
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2023. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may…
Section 179D of the Internal Revenue Code allows a deduction for the cost of energy-efficient improvements to new or existing commercial buildings, as well as certain residential rental buildings. Originally…
Watch out for accumulated earnings tax Corporations have an incentive to retain earnings, rather than distribute them to shareholders, to avoid, or at least delay, double taxation. The accumulated earnings…
Estate planning is important for everyone. This is equally true for single individuals without children. While the law makes certain assumptions involving a married couple regarding financial and medical decisions…
Given the exorbitant costs of higher education, many parents begin saving for college when their children are very young. A popular and effective tool for doing so is a 529…
Urbanization of our country’s natural habitats is a phenomenon that has been going on for decades and is still rampant today. The protection and preservation of nature versus the urbanization…
The SECURE 2.0 law, which was enacted last year, contains wide-ranging changes to retirement plans. One provision in the law is that eligible employers will soon be able to provide…
If you operate your small business as a sole proprietorship, you may have thought about forming a limited liability company (LLC) to protect your assets. Or maybe you’re launching a…
Let’s say you own highly appreciated land that’s now ripe for development. If you subdivide it, develop the resulting parcels and sell them off for a hefty profit, it could…
If you play a major role in a closely held corporation, you may sometimes spend money on corporate expenses personally. These costs may end up being nondeductible both by an…
Tax reporting may be the last thing on your mind when planning a special fundraising event. But your not-for-profit should carefully track revenues and expenses and retain related documentation now…
If you’re planning your estate, or you’ve recently inherited assets, you may be unsure of the “cost” (or “basis”) for tax purposes. How do the rules work? Under the current…
Avoid capital gains tax with QSBS Qualified small business stock (QSBS) is an often overlooked, but potentially lucrative, investment. Be aware that it’s subject to several strict requirements. But if…