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Understanding the SALT deduction and PTE tax elections

Understanding the SALT deduction and PTE tax elections

The SALT deduction has been a longstanding benefit for taxpayers who pay state and local taxes. However, recent limitations to the SALT deduction have left taxpayers in high-tax states looking for alternatives. One such option is the PTE tax election, which allows pass-through entities to pay and deduct state and local taxes on behalf of their owners. 
Expired and expiring tax provisions that may impact you and your business

Expired and expiring tax provisions that may impact you and your business

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 made several sweeping changes to the tax code. However, many provisions contained a “sunset” or expiration date. This article will review several provisions that have either recently expired or are scheduled to expire in the coming years.
Protecting Your Finances During an Economic Downturn

Protecting Your Finances During an Economic Downturn

Many economists are predicting that the US economy will experience a downturn, if not a recession, in 2023. A downturn can lead to job loss, reduced income, and financial insecurity. While it's impossible to predict the future with certainty, there are steps you can take to protect your finances during a downturn.
Key provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act for employers

Key provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act for employers

The SECURE 2.0 Act aims to improve retirement savings by making it easier for employers to offer retirement plans to employees and for individuals to increase their retirement savings. This article will discuss selected provisions of the Act and their potential impact on employers.
Key provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act for individuals

Key provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act for individuals

The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 aims to improve retirement savings by making it easier for employers to offer retirement plans to employees and for individuals to increase their retirement savings. Learn about select provisions of the Act that affect individuals.
Incentivize Employees With Stock Appreciation Rights Instead of Equity

Incentivize Employees With Stock Appreciation Rights Instead of Equity

Many business owners want to incentivize and reward employees by tying their compensation to the company's performance. One way to do this is through stock options, but using stock appreciation rights might be a better solution.
FASB Proposes Changes to Lease Accounting Rules

FASB Proposes Changes to Lease Accounting Rules

The Financial Accounting Standards Board recently issued a proposed Accounting Standards Update for Leases (Topic 842). The update addresses related-party arrangements between entities under common control. This video provides an overview of the proposed changes.
Year-end estate & gift planning considerations

Year-end estate & gift planning considerations

The end of the year is fast approaching, and with it comes the opportunity to reassess your tax and financial circumstances. Learn about strategies to help minimize your taxes for 2022.
When To Outsource Your Accounting

When To Outsource Your Accounting

Thanks to the cloud and automation, outsourcing has never been a more viable option than it is today. Quite often, outsourcing can be more efficient and less expensive than hiring dedicated staff. In this video, we'll cover the benefits of outsourcing your accounting.
Five Steps to Recognizing Revenue in Financials

Five Steps to Recognizing Revenue in Financials

The FASB and IASB have provided standards for properly recognizing revenue in your financials. Using a five step process, companies recognize revenue based on the value and timing of when control of the goods and services are transferred to the customer. Learn about the standards and how to properly recognize revenue for your company.
What Is an S-Corp Election?

What Is an S-Corp Election?

Business owners often struggle with determining the optimal legal structure and tax treatment for their business. This video will explain an S-Corp tax election and how it may benefit you and your business.
Employee or Independent Contractor?

Employee or Independent Contractor?

It's important to correctly classify your workers as either employees or independent contractors. Incorrectly classifying workers can have serious legal and financial consequences. Learn about factors to consider when classifying your workers.
IRS issues inflation adjustments to tax rates and limitations for 2023

IRS issues inflation adjustments to tax rates and limitations for 2023

The Internal Revenue Service announced that it will be making adjustments for inflation to several key tax provisions for 2023. Learn about the adjustments and how they may affect your taxes next year.
Expect More IRS Audits

Expect More IRS Audits

The Inflation Reduction Act allocated $80 billion to the IRS for hiring additional personnel and improving processes and technology. Learn how this might affect future audit activity and how much time the IRS has to audit you.
How the Student Loan Debt Relief Plan works

How the Student Loan Debt Relief Plan works

President Biden announced a plan to extend the pause on student loan repayments and offer student loan forgiveness to millions of borrowers. Under the Student Loan Debt Relief Plan, eligible borrowers will have up to $20,000 of their student loans forgiven. Watch this video to learn more about the program.