5 Ideas to Help Small Business Owners Reduce Taxes for 2023

Small business owners still have time to reduce their federal income tax bills for this tax year. Here are five tax-smart moves to consider between now and year end. The good news is it appears there won't be any significant unfavorable federal tax changes that will take effect next year, which simplifies year-end tax planning for 2023.

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Itemizing Deductions on Your Federal Income Tax Return

Due to today's relatively high standard deduction amounts, fewer taxpayers are itemizing deductions on their federal returns than they did before the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act became effective in 2018. However, if your total itemizable expenses are close to the standard deduction, it's usually advantageous to itemize, if possible. Here are some last-minute ideas that could allow you to itemize for 2023.

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Year-End Tax Planning Tips for Individuals

Have you made moves to lower your federal income tax obligation for 2023? Fortunately, there's still time — and this year, tax planning may be simpler, because Congress isn't expected to pass any additional tax-related legislation that will affect your 2023 or 2024 tax situation. Here are seven ideas for you to consider before year end.

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FAQs About Self Employment Tax

Self-employment (SE) tax can be a major expense for small business owners — and many self-employed individuals are blindsided by this tax when they file their first tax return with SE income. This article provides answers to questions you may have regarding SE tax, including how much it is, who owes it, whether it's deductible, how to pay it and more.

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Update on New Retirement Account Catch-Up Contribution Rules

Catch-up contributions allow people age 50 and older to turbo-charge their retirement savings. Account holders should be aware that recent legislation has changed the federal income tax rules for making catch-up contributions to employer-sponsored retirement plans. The good news is that the changes won't go into effect until January 1, 2026. Here are the details.

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