How can your business benefit from the Consolidated Appropriations Act?
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) was signed into law in late December. The sprawling legislation contains billions of dollars in additional stimulus funding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as numerous unrelated provisions. Let’s take a […]
Read More The Consolidated Appropriations Act brings COVID-19 relief (and more) to individuals
Learn how provisions of the new Consolidated Appropriations Act can benefit you and your loved ones and How can your business benefit from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021?
Read More Congress passes COVID-19 aid package containing billions in funding and tax breaks
After months of negotiations in Washington, an agreement has been struck on a new aid package to address the ongoing fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation has been passed by both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. […]
Read More Beware: Several CARES Act Tax Provisions Will Soon Expire
The CARES Act granted several valuable federal tax breaks for individuals and businesses. But most will expire at the end of 2020 or at the end of tax years that begin in 2020. Here's a roundup of tax breaks scheduled […]
Read More Year-End Estate Planning Tips for 2020
Most people aren't currently exposed to the federal estate tax, thanks to the generous unified federal estate and gift tax exemptions. However, there are still good reasons to review your estate plan and possibly update it to reflect the current […]
Read More Federal Tax News
Do you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with your employer? Make sure to take full advantage of it this year and in the new year. For 2021, the contribution limit remains at $2,750 (unchanged from 2020). If an employer […]
Read More 2020 Year-End Tax Planning Ideas for Small Businesses
Small business owners still have time to make tax planning moves to lower their 2020 federal income tax bills — and possibly lay the groundwork to save taxes in future years. Here are 10 ideas for small businesses to consider. […]
Read More How to Save on Your 2020 Personal Tax Bill
It's time to implement strategies to help reduce your 2020 federal income tax bill and position yourself for future tax savings. Here are some ideas to consider before year-end. Gaming the Standard Deduction The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) […]
Read More Consider reevaluating your tax plans based on the outcome of the presidential election
Now that Joe Biden has been projected as the winner of the presidential election by major news outlets,* you may wonder if your federal taxes will be affected. President-elect Biden campaigned on a broad agenda, including a pledge to roll […]
Read More Year-end tax planning strategies must take business turbulence into account
Election years often lead to uncertainty for businesses, but 2020 surely takes the cake when it comes to unpredictability. Amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, the resulting economic downturn and civil unrest, businesses are on their yearly […]
Read More Home Office Deductions in the COVID-19 Era
Have you been working from home during the COVID-19 crisis? Join the club. Approximately 42% of the American workforce is currently working from home full-time, according to a recent study by the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. Only 26% […]
Read More Buy-Sell Agreements Help Business Owners Prepare for the Unexpected
When a business is owned by more than one person, it's generally advisable for the owners to enter into a contractual agreement that prescribes what will happen if an owner dies, becomes disabled, retires or otherwise leaves the company. Some […]
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