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APRIL 2024
Tax records: What can you toss and what should you keep?
Is your business closing? Here are your final tax responsibilities
4 ways corporate business owners can help ensure compensation is “reasonable”
Payable-on-death accounts: Beneficial tools if used correctly
Tax Calendar
March 2024
Retirement saving options for your small business
Hiring? How to benefit from the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Have you recently reviewed your life insurance needs?
The Child Tax Credit is still available
February 2024
Traveling for business in 2024? What’s deductible?
How to secure a tax benefit with the QBI deduction
Tracking down donation substantiation
There may still be time to lower your 2023 tax bill
January 2024
The advantages of using an LLC for your small business
First-year bonus depreciation and Sec. 179 expensing: Beware of pitfalls
Appraisals aren’t just for businesses anymore
One reason to file your 2023 tax return early
Tax Calendar
December 2023
Use the tax code to make business losses less painful
Education benefits help attract, retain and motivate your employees
Consider the flexibility of a self-directed IRA
3 strategies for handling estimated tax payments
November 2023
Is disability income taxable?
How to secure a business bad debt deduction
One-time thing: IRA to HSA transfers
Follow IRS Rules to Nail Down a Charitable Tax Deduction
October 2023
Do you run a business from home?
The deductibility of medical expenses
Don’t get carried away by a windfall
State taxes affect business sales, too
Tax Calendar
September 2023
An “innocent spouse” may be able to escape tax liability
Which business website costs are deductible?
Plan ahead for Health Savings Accounts in 2024
Safeguarding your critical documents
August 2023
Your estate plan: Don't forget about income tax planning
Weighing the pros and cons of LTC insurance
A possible tax quirk of being a business partner
Compiling a marital balance sheet in divorce
July 2023
Lost your job? Here are the tax aspects of an employee termination
Family businesses must beware of fraud
Are scholarships taxable?
Estimated tax payments: Who owes them and when?
Tax Calendar
June 2023
Is it a good time for a Roth conversion?
The tax obligations if your business closes its doors
Adopting a child? Bring home a tax break too
Appreciating the helpful balance of bonds
May 2023
Bolster wealth management with trusts
3 things to know after filing your tax return
Business bartering is taxable
Can individual taxpayers deduct vehicle expenses?
April 2023
Thinking about converting your home into a rental property?
Offering summer job opportunities? Double-check child labor laws
Be prepared for taxes on Social Security benefits
Is your withholding adequate?
Tax Calendar
March 2023
SECURE 2.0 law may make you more secure in retirement
Can you deduct the costs of a spouse on a business trip?
Have a foreign account? File an FBAR
Reconsidering your personal emergency fund
February 2023
Protect your business with meticulous records
Qualifying for the home office deduction
Moving out of state? Learn all the tax implications first
Throwing snowballs at a mountain of debt
January 2023
6 key tax Q&As for 2023
Are you at risk for investment fraud?
Are you at risk of retirement plan leakage?
Smooth sailing: Tips for easier navigation through tax season
Tax Calendar
December 2022
What's your taxpayer filing status?
The pros and cons of NQDC plans
Have you considered a cost segregation study?
Two essential documents to protect your estate
November 2022
Year-end gifts and the gift tax annual exclusion
Selling trade or business property? Know the tax effects
As travel returns, so do travel scams
Discover the “hidden” advantage of HSAs
October 2022
Renting out your vacation home? Know the tax implications
Check kiting is no small matter
Beware of “wash sales” when selling securities
Talking about the “sandwich generation”
Tax Calendar
September 2022
Offset nursing home costs with possible tax breaks
Large cash business transactions must be reported to the IRS
Business owners, divorce and the potential for fraud
Large unpaid tax bills could endanger your passport
August 2022
When is employer-provided life insurance taxable?
Should you digitize your tax and financial records?
Too much inventory at your business? Trim the fat!
A family budget for your needs — today and tomorrow
July 2022
Using alternative energy for business can bring tax benefits
Selling your business? An installment sale may yield tax benefits
A tax break for educators gets an update
Medicare premiums may lower your taxes
Tax Calendar
June 2022
Can you deduct the costs of a self-managed portfolio?
How start-up costs of a new business affect your tax return
Nonworking spouses may still contribute to an IRA
Help prevent financial scams aimed at older people
May 2022
Hiring your minor children for summer jobs
After filing your taxes, what records can you toss?
To get an “early” refund, adjust your withholding
Sending the kids to day camp may bring a tax break
April 2022
Could you be hit with the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty?
Taking casualty loss tax deductions is now harder
Shield your life insurance from federal estate tax
What do IRS auditors know about your business industry?
Tax Calendar
March 2022
Slim your 2021 tax bill by fattening your IRA
Hiring? You may be eligible for a valuable credit
What to do about fraudulent credit or debit card charges
Act fast and you may avoid forfeiting FSA funds
February 2022
Get more worms by filing your taxes early
3 financial lessons of the pandemic
Could you have to pay a parent’s nursing home costs?
Businesses can still deduct 100% of restaurant meals
January 2022
Handle retirement plan rollovers with care
Could your company use a heavy SUV?
Tracking down donation substantiation
Imposter fraud targets military members and vets
Tax Calendar
December 2021
Budgeting for baby
Gig workers: Here comes an estimated tax deadline
Appraisals aren’t just for businesses anymore
Is your business eligible for the QBI deduction?
November 2021
Is disability income taxable?
4 ways to withdraw cash from a corporation
One-time thing: IRA to HSA transfers
Giving bad debts the business
October 2021
Being prepared for an IRS audit
The deductibility of medical expenses
Don’t get blown away by a windfall
State taxes impact business sales, too
Tax Calendar
September 2021
The current state of estate planning
Which business website costs are deductible?
Energize tax savings with an EV credit
Safeguarding your critical documents
August 2021
Know the nuances of the nanny tax
5 key points about bonus depreciation
Stress testing your investment portfolio
Compiling a marital balance sheet in divorce
July 2021
Curtailing tax surprises with cryptocurrency
Family businesses must beware of fraud
Are scholarships taxable?
A tax quirk of being a business partner
Tax Calendar
June 2021
Individual taxpayers, remember the rescue!
Weighing the pros and cons of LTC insurance
Should an LLC hold your vacation home?
New rules for COVID-related paid sick time and leave
May 2021
Bolster wealth management with trusts
3 things to know after filing your tax return
The tax treatment of start-up expenses
Appreciating the helpful balance of bonds
April 2021
Considering a Roth IRA conversion
Worker classification is still important
Be prepared for taxes on Social Security benefits
How the CAA affects education funding
Tax Calendar
March 2021
PPP loans: One year later
Home’s where a tax break might be
Have a foreign account? File an FBAR
Reconsidering your personal emergency fund
February 2021
Why the child tax credit is so valuable
Claiming the home office deduction
Consider taxes before moving out of state
What’s your financial personality?
January 2021
6 key tax Q&As for 2021
Business bartering is taxable
Are you at risk for investment fraud?
Twice as nice: The temporary gift tax break
Tax Calendar
December 2020
What’s your taxpayer filing status?
Intrafamily loans and a family bank
Handle mutual funds carefully at year end
Businesses should review sales tax laws
November 2020
ABLE accounts help those with disabilities
The tax impact of business property remediation
Catching up on catch-up contributions
Do you know the "hidden" advantage of HSAs?
October 2020
The pros and cons of NQDC plans
Beware of "wash sales" when selling securities
Is it time for a cost segregation study?
Tax calendar
Talking about the sandwich generation
September 2020
AMT less "toothy" but may still take a bite
Review your estate plan following a major shock
College savings showdown: 529s vs. Roth IRAs
Reporting a disaster's effects on your financial statements
August 2020
Risks vs. benefits of life insurance loans
Is your portfolio ready for a REIT?
Taking distributions from your traditional IRA
With glitch fixed, consider business property upgrades
July 2020
Protecting yourself from opportunistic fraud
Don’t forget about the payroll tax credit
Charitable giving in a time of crisis
Tax calendar
Installment sales may attract property buyers
June 2020
Don't forget about your 2019 tax return
Keeping up with the net operating loss rules
Should you digitize your tax and financial records?
The marriage penalty still exists under the TCJA
May 2020
Rolling over capital gains into a qualified opportunity fund
Heed the lessons of your tax return and check your withholding
Benefit with a twist: The Roth 401(k)
A large unpaid tax bill could put your passport at risk
April 2020
Executive compensation requires informed decision-making
Reviewing business meal expenses under today's tax rules
Seniors: Medicare premiums could lower your tax bill
Federal financial and tax relief addresses the coronavirus crisis
Protect your estate with these two essential documents
March 2020
Gig workers, know your tax responsibilities
Is the Family and Medical Leave Act credit right for your business?
The 2019 gift tax return deadline is almost here, too
Raising financially responsible kids
February 2020
The TCJA effect : Qualified residence interest
Careful tax planning required for incentive stock options
Own a pass-through entity? Beware the Ides of March
Accounting for the near and the long term in a family budget
JANUARY 2020
Determining an employee's "home" for reimbursement purposes
What to do about fraudulent credit or debit card charges
Every business owner needs an exit strategy
Tax calendar
Do you know your tax bracket?
DECEMBER 2019
Asset protection is just as important as tax planning
Year-end tax and financial to-do list for individuals
5 last-minute tax moves for your business
Pump the brakes before donating that vehicle to charity
NOVEMBER 2019
Business owners, your bad debts may be deductible
Making gifts to loved ones? Don't forget tax planning
Act now to save 2019 taxes on your investments
Living the dream of early retirement
OCTOBER 2019
Step carefully with loans betwixt a business and its owner
Is "bunching" medical expenses still feasible in 2019?
Tax calendar
Cost segregation studies can benefit business owners
Mortgage matters: To pay down or not to pay down
SEPTEMBER 2019
The tax cost of divorce has risen for many
Double up on tax benefits by donating appreciated artwork
How businesses can assess risk of worker misclassification
4 types of information you need to prepare for disaster
AUGUST 2019
Consider the flexibility of a self-directed IRA
Tax document retention guidelines for small businesses
Know a teacher? Tell'em about this tax break!
Planning for the net investment income tax
JULY 2019
Estate planning portability lives on under the TCJA
Be ready for anything with regular business valuations
Could an FLP help your business succession plan?
Tax calendar
No surprises: Why you should check your tax bracket
JUNE 2019
TCJA inspires many business owners to reconsider entity choice
Consider the tax advantages of qualified small business stock
Vacation homes: Do you understand the tax nuances?
Ensuring your long-term care policy is tax-qualified
MAY 2019
Innocent spouse rules offer protection under some circumstances
Deducting business losses for pass-through entities
Send your kids to day camp and you may get a tax break
Should you be worried about an IRS audit?
APRIL 2019
Running your personal finances like a business
Business vs. hobby: The tax rules have changed
Are income taxes taking a bite out of your trusts?
Small business owners should double-check their tax returns
Tax calendar
MARCH 2019
Weigh the tax impact of income vs. growth when investing
Deducting charitable gifts depends on a variety of factors
Did you repair your business property or improve it?
There may be unclaimed property with your name on it
FEBRUARY 2019
Multistate resident? Watch out for double taxation
You've got time: Small businesses can still set up a 2018 SEP plan
Fewer taxpayers to qualify for home office deduction
Throwing snowballs at your mountain of debt
JANUARY 2019
Installment sales: A viable option for transferring assets
How to trim the fat from your inventory
Laying the groundwork for your 2018 tax return
7 ways to prevent elder financial abuse
Tax calendar
DECEMBER 2018
An intrafamily loan is worth careful consideration
Use capital losses to offset capital gains
Accelerating your property tax deduction to reduce your tax bill
Is a PTO contribution arrangement right for your business?
NOVEMBER 2018
Taxable vs. tax-advantaged: Where to hold investments
Is now the time for some life insurance?
Getting caught up with the latest catch-up contributions
Year-end tax strategies for accrual-basis businesses
OCTOBER 2018
Are you a member of the Sandwich Generation?
Avoid penalties by abiding by the NQDC tax rules
DOL has increased scrutiny of defined benefit plans
Catching up with the home mortgage interest deduction
Tax calendar
SEPTEMBER 2018
TCJA draws a silver lining around the individual AMT
How spouse-owned businesses can reduce self-employment taxes
Study up on the tax advantages of a 529 savings plan
When is bartering taxable?
AUGUST 2018
Take note of the distinctive features of Roth IRAs
Assessing your exposure to the estate tax and gift tax
LLC and LLP owners should befriend the PAL rules
Is your company overpaying on sales and use taxes?
JULY 2018
Don't let the kiddie tax play costly games with you
4 questions to ask before hiring household help
ESOPs offer businesses tax and other benefits
Retirement plan options for business owners
Tax calendar
JUNE 2018
How to be tax-smart when it comes to mutual funds
Deducting home equity interest under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
3 common types of IRS tax penalties
Beware of tax traps when making an employee a partner
MAY 2018
Do you have your own wealth management plan?
Choosing between a calendar tax year and a fiscal tax year
Get an early tax "refund" by adjusting your withholding
Foreign accounts call for specific reporting requirements
APRIL 2018
Getting to know your credit and debit cards a bit better
No kidding: Child credit to get even more valuable
What is "reasonable compensation," anyway?
The new deal on employee meals (and entertainment)
Tax calendar
MARCH 2018
Dynasty trusts are more valuable than ever
Heed the warning signs of W-2 phishing scams
Business owners: Brush up on bonus depreciation
The changing face of personal exemptions and the standard deduction
FEBRUARY 2018
Take a look at the domestic production activities deduction
Making 2017 retirement plan contributions in 2018
Do you know the tax impact of your collectibles?
When an elderly parent might qualify as your dependent
JANUARY 2018
Still important: The tax impact of business travel
Help prevent tax identity theft by filing early
Owner-employees need to stay up to speed on employment taxes
4 financial planning tips for second marriages
Tax calendar

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