Written by: Stephen Candelario, CPA As key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) approach sunset, high-income earners find themselves at a pivotal moment. Post-2025, several advantageous provisions are set to expire. This article explores the significant changes…
Maximizing QCDs for Strategic Giving and Tax Benefits
In the landscape of financial planning and tax optimization, Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) stand out as a powerful mechanism for individuals looking to enhance their philanthropic impact while optimizing their tax situation. This article delves into the core of QCDs,…
Understanding the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
The House Ways and Means Committee approved The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, symbolizing a legislative victory for taxpayers, especially small business owners and professionals. This proposed legislation deserves a detailed look due to its…
Tax Planning for Business Profitability
In today’s competitive business landscape, understanding the intricate world of tax regulations is more than just compliance – it’s a strategic imperative for maximizing profitability. Effective tax planning is a vital component of financial management for business owners, influencing key…
New Requirement to Cover Long-Term Part-Time Employees in 401(k) Plans Enters Into Effect
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE Act of 2019) and the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (collectively, SECURE) enacted a new mandate that, starting in 2024, long-term, part-time (LTPT) employees must be allowed to…
2023 Year-End Reminders Regarding Common Fringe Benefits, Special Rules for 2% S Corp Shareholders
As 2023 draws to a close, employers should review whether they have properly included the value of common fringe benefits in their employees’ and (if applicable) 2% S corporation shareholders’ taxable wages. This is especially true for 2023 and beyond,…
Begin Your Tax Planning Journey Here
Effective tax planning is essential in today’s business and personal financial landscape. As we quickly approach year-end, there is no time to waste. Businesses, individuals, and family offices should assess their 2023 and 2024 tax situations to uncover opportunities for…
2023 Year End Guide – Business Incentives & Tax Credits
Employee Retention Credit The employee retention credit (ERC) is a refundable payroll tax credit for wages and health plan expenses paid or incurred by an employer (1) whose operations were either fully or partially suspended due to a COVID-19-related governmental…
2023 Year-End Guide – Financial Transactions
The tax rules dealing with financial transactions and instruments can be complicated, but failure to understand these rules and their application to your business’s transactions could result in negative tax consequences or forgone opportunities. As part of year-end planning and…
2023 Year-End Guide – Partnerships
The IRS, in the past year has been actively challenging partnerships’ tax positions in court – from the valuation of granted profits interests to limited partner self-employment exemption claims and the structuring of leveraged partnership transactions. At the same time,…