tax

Hiring Your Child to Work at Your Business This Summer

With school out, you might be hiring your child to work at your company. In addition to giving your son or daughter some business knowledge, you and your child could…

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Construction Business Owners: Prepare Now for Possible Tax Law Changes

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was signed into law in 2017 and generally took effect at the start of 2018. It brought sweeping changes to various aspects of…

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Figuring Corporate Estimated Tax

The next quarterly estimated tax payment deadline is June 17 for individuals and businesses, so it’s a good time to review the rules for computing corporate federal estimated payments. You want…

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Inflation Enhances the 2025 Amounts for Health Savings Accounts

The IRS recently released guidance providing the 2025 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). These amounts are adjusted each year, based on inflation, and the adjustments are announced earlier…

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Should You Convert Your Business From a C to an S Corporation?

Choosing the right business entity has many implications, including the amount of your tax bill. The most common business structures are sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, C corporations and S corporations.…

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Tax Advantages of the VA 2021 Retroactive PTET Election

Since the passing of the TCJA in 2018, most states have given pass-through entities (PTEs) the option to pay the state income tax at the entity level instead of at…

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4 Bookkeeping Pitfalls for Small Businesses to Avoid

Accurate bookkeeping is essential to operating a successful small business. The problems created by inadequate bookkeeping practices can have significant, long-lasting consequences. Here are four common pitfalls — and how…

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Tax Tips: May/June 2024

Interested in LTC insurance? Consider a tax-free exchange Long-term care (LTC) insurance can help cover the expenses if you or a loved one requires an extended stay at a nursing…

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Tax Tips When Buying the Assets of a Business

After experiencing a downturn in 2023, merger and acquisition activity in several sectors is rebounding in 2024. If you’re buying a business, you want the best results possible after taxes.…

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Bad Debt Deduction: When Debt Is Really Equity

The tax code allows you to claim a deduction for business debts that have become worthless. But qualifying for the deduction may be more complicated than you think. In a…

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