IRS provides QBI deduction guidance in the nick of time
Posted February 1, 2019 / No comments
When President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in December 2017, much was made of the dramatic cut in corporate tax rates. But the TCJA also includes a generous deduction for smaller businesses that operate as pass-through entities, with income that is “passed through” to owners and taxed as individual
Read MoreAn ESOP can benefit a business owner’s retirement and estate plans
Posted January 31, 2019 / No comments
An ESOP can benefit a business owner’s retirement and estate plans Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) offer closely held business owners an exit strategy and a tax-efficient technique for sharing equity with employees. But did you know that an ESOP can be a powerful estate planning tool? It can help you address several planning challenges, including
Read MoreIRS provides QBI deduction guidance in the nick of time
Posted January 29, 2019 / No comments
When President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in December 2017, much was made of the dramatic cut in corporate tax rates. But the TCJA also includes a generous deduction for smaller businesses that operate as pass-through entities, with income that is “passed through” to owners and taxed as individual
Read More2019 tax calendar
Posted January 28, 2019 / No comments
To help you make sure you don’t miss any important 2019 deadlines, we’ve provided this summary of when various tax-related forms, payments and other actions are due. Please review the calendar and let us know if you have any questions about the deadlines or would like assistance in meeting them. Date Deadline for January 31
Read MoreDepreciation-related breaks on business real estate: What you need to know when you file your 2018 return
Posted January 28, 2019 / No comments
Commercial buildings and improvements generally are depreciated over 39 years, which essentially means you can deduct a portion of the cost every year over the depreciation period. (Land isn’t depreciable.) But special tax breaks that allow deductions to be taken more quickly are available for certain real estate investments. Some of these were enhanced by
Read MoreProtect retirement plan fiduciaries through training, insurance and managing risk
Posted January 18, 2019 / No comments
When an employer decides to sponsor a retirement plan for employees, it takes on great responsibility. Anyone who exercises discretionary authority over any vital facet of plan operations likely will be considered a plan fiduciary. In turn, these individuals face a significant risk of liability if anything goes seriously wrong with the plan. Your plan
Read MoreSudden impact: When a spouse unexpectedly dies
Posted January 17, 2019 / No comments
What if the unthinkable happens and your spouse dies unexpectedly? Would you be prepared to cope emotionally and financially? As the surviving spouse, you’ll face several tasks and challenges. First steps first By no means complete, the following are areas that will need to be addressed: Death certificates. One of the first things to do
Read MoreWhat will your marginal income tax rate be?
Posted January 15, 2019 / No comments
While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) generally reduced individual tax rates for 2018 through 2025, some taxpayers could see their taxes go up due to reductions or eliminations of certain tax breaks — and, in some cases, due to their filing status. But some may see additional tax savings due to their filing
Read MoreHave you had your annual estate plan checkup?
Posted January 10, 2019 / No comments
Have you had your annual estate plan checkup? An annual estate plan checkup is critical to the health of your estate plan. Because various exclusion, exemption and deduction amounts are adjusted for inflation, they can change from year to year, impacting your plan. 2019 vs. 2018 amounts Here are a few key figures for 2018
Read MoreFederal government shutdown creates tax filing uncertainty
Posted January 9, 2019 / No comments
The IRS has announced that it will begin accepting paper and electronic tax returns for the 2018 tax year on January 28, but much remains to be seen about how the ongoing shutdown of the federal government will affect this year’s filings. Although the Trump administration has stated that the IRS will pay refunds during
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