Click on the links below to jump to each section in this article: Not Every Disaster Allows for a Casualty Loss Tax Deduction Don't Miss This Important Deadline Business Gifts: What's the Tax Treatment? Not Every Disaster Allows for a Casualty Loss Tax Deduction Many Americans have become victims of natural disasters in 2024. Wherever you live, unexpected disasters may cause damage to your home or personal property, creating a “personal casualty loss.” This is defined as damage from a...
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Tax Tips for October 2024
Click on the links below to jump to each section in this article: An IRA Withdrawal Strategy with Tax-Reducing Power Factoring the QBI Deduction into Year-End Tax Planning for Your Business Added Protection for Your Personal and Financial Information An IRA Withdrawal Strategy with Tax-Reducing Power As the year winds to a close, your chance to lower your 2024 tax bill also winds down. If you’re age 70½ or older, you may want to make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your...
Tax Tips for September 2024
Click on the links below to jump to each section in this article: Medicare Premiums may Lead to Tax Savings Don't Wait Until the Last Minute to File Your Extended Return! An Employee Benefit with Possible Magnetic Power Medicare Premiums may Lead to Tax Savings If you pay premiums for Medicare health insurance, you may be able to combine them with other qualifying expenses and claim them as an itemized deduction for medical expenses on your tax return. This includes amounts for...
Tax Tips for August 2024
Click on the links below to jump to each section in this article: Using an IRA Withdrawal for a Qualified Home Purchase Get a Jump on Tax Planning How to Deduct Business Travel Using an IRA Withdrawal for a Qualified Home Purchase Purchasing a home is an expensive proposition that leaves many would-be buyers feeling cash strapped. If that’s you, you might be thinking about taking some money out of your traditional IRA to help fund the purchase. But should you? Afterall, a 10% penalty...
Tax Tips for July 2024
Click on the links below to jump to each section in this article: HSAs Can Be Powerful Retirement Saving Tools Handle Your 401(k) Rollover With Care Valuable Tax Credit Available for Energy-Efficient Homes HSAs Can Be Powerful Retirement Saving Tools Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are tax-advantaged savings vehicles for funding health care expenses not covered by insurance. And for those in relatively good health, they also may serve as attractive retirement savings vehicles. To be...
One-Time Thing: IRA to HSA transfer
Did you know that you can transfer funds directly from your IRA to a Health Savings Account (HSA) without taxes or penalties? Under current law, you’re permitted to make one such “qualified HSA funding distribution” during your lifetime.
Key Tax Provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law on August 16, 2022, includes provisions affecting businesses, individuals, the clean-energy industry, healthcare, and more. Let’s take a look!
Retirement Plan Options for Small Businesses
According to the US Small Business Administration, small businesses employ half of all private-sector employees in the United States. However, a majority of small businesses do not offer their workers retirement savings benefits.
Federal Tax Deadline Extended To May 17
The federal income tax filing due date for individual taxpayers, including individuals who pay self-employment tax, has been extended to Monday, May 17, 2021, for the 2020 tax year. There is no need to file any forms to qualify for this automatic federal tax filing and payment relief. Individual taxpayers will automatically avoid interest and penalties on the taxes paid by May 17; however, penalties, interest, and additions to tax will begin to accrue on any remaining unpaid balances as of May...
Tax Tips for March 2021
Click on the links below to jump to each section in this article: Tax Credits for Electric Vehicles and Plug-in Hybrids Special Tax Rules for Children With Investment Income Claiming the Credit for Other Dependents Unemployment Benefits Identity Theft Scam Alert There's Still Time To Make an IRA Contribution for 2020 Tax Credits for Electric Vehicles and Plug-in Hybrids Tax credits are still available for Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicles, including passenger vehicles and...