Hall, Kistler & Company Promotes Knapp and Madenfort and Welcomes Clevinger

Jordan Knapp promoted to Supervisor, Mitchell Madnefort promoted to Senior Accountant and welcome Diana Clevinger

2023 Tax Calendar

Reference this tax calendar to learn the 2023 deadlines for various tax-related forms and payments.

Federal Tax News for Individuals

1. Energy Efficient Home Tax Credit FAQs 2. Two Innocent Spouse Relief Outcomes in Court 3. Whistleblower Qualifies for IRS Award 4. Didn't File a Tax Return? The IRS May File for You 5. Clean Vehicle Tax Credit List Expands

5 Major Tax-Favored Retirement Plan Changes for Individuals under New Law

On December 29, President Biden signed the omnibus spending bill, which includes the long-awaited Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement 2.0 Act (SECURE 2.0). Among many other provisions, this new law includes five major taxpayer friendly changes that may help you save for retirement. Here are the details.

Important Tax Figures for 2023

Here are some tax figures for 2023, compared with 2022, including the estate tax exemption, Social Security wage base, qualified retirement plan and IRA contribution limits, driving deductions and more.

Federal Tax News for Businesses

Farmers Are Partially Allowed Depreciation Write-offs 2. Closing a Business? Here Are Some Steps to Take 3. Deductions Disallowed Due to Insufficient Records 4. Trust Fund Recovery Penalty is Upheld by Court 5. Court Rules Business Must Show a "Profit Motive"

Four Tax Breaks for Home Improvements

Home improvements may provide sizable tax savings. But there's a catch: You must follow the IRS blueprint.

Are You Missing the Roth IRA Boat?

If you're self-employed, consider making nondeductible Roth IRA contributions, in addition to contributing to traditional tax-deferred retirement accounts.

Year-end spending package tackles retirement planning, conservation easements

Tucked into the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 is a package of enhanced retirement benefits, otherwise known as the SECURE 2.0 Act. Here are some of the provisions.

Putting a price tag on intangible assets

How much are intangible assets worth in today’s volatile marketplace? Here’s how to find the answer.

How business valuators estimate the DLOM in a volatile market

Discounts for lack of marketability can have a major impact on the value of a business interest. Here’s a look at factors that business valuation professionals consider when quantifying this discount.

Will your business valuation expert survive a Daubert challenge?

Solid expert testimony can make or break a case. So it’s critical to take steps to help ensure that your business valuator will withstand a Daubert challenge.