The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act extends many business-friendly tax provisions
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act extends many business-friendly tax provisions The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) includes numerous provisions affecting the tax liability of U.S. businesses. For many businesses, the favorable provisions outweigh the unfavorable, but both kinds are likely to impact your tax planning. Here are several provisions included in the new law that may influence your business’s tax liability.
What The New Tax Law Could Mean For You
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act is changing tax policy. Find out how it will affect you.
President Trump signs his One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act into law
On July 4, President Trump signed into law the far-reaching legislation known as the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). As promised, the tax portion of the 870-page bill extends [...]
An Education Plan Can Pay Off For Your Employees — And Your Business
A Section 127 educational assistance plan can be a smart investment for your business. With this tax-favored benefit, employees can finish degrees, pursue graduate study and even pay off student loan debt.
Why Choosing The Right Trustee Matters
A trustee is the person who has legal responsibility for administering a trust on behalf of the trust’s beneficiaries. What qualifications should you look for when choosing a trustee?
Family Business Focus: Addressing Estate And Succession Planning
Family business owners: Prudently planning the future of your company may call for weaving together estate planning and succession planning. Let’s talk strategy.
6 Practical Tips To Lower Business Travel Expenses
With inflation and rising travel costs, businesses can’t afford to overspend. Take control of your travel budget with these six cost-cutting strategies.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
An FSA or Flexible Spending Account allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to spend on eligible expenses. For a healthcare FSA, these expenses include medical, dental, and [...]
Educational Credits: A Deeper Dive Into AOTC & LLC
When it comes to the cost and related expenses of higher education, navigating these can seem rather unnerving. Fortunately, the IRS offers educational tax credits that can relieve [...]
How The U.S. Election Changes The Outlook For Taxes
The outcome of the November 5 election is likely to significantly impact taxes.
Ease the Financial Pain of Natural Disasters with Tax Relief
It’s been an especially difficult year for victims of natural disasters, including those affected by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene. Taking advantage of the casualty loss deduction can help ease the financial pain.
Navigating Vehicle Expense Deductions: A Guide for Business Owners
For business owners, the use of vehicles is a critical component of the operations of a business. Whether it’s driving to a client’s office or an off-site project location or delivering products to customers, vehicles play a major role in the success of a business. That’s why it is essential for business owners to be aware of the tax rules and guidelines when deducting ordinary and necessary expenses related to operating vehicles for a business.
Revolutionizing Financial Statement Audits: Top Trends and Innovations Shaping the Future
Traditional audit processes are being transformed by advanced technologies and new methodologies, making audits more robust and reliable.
Federal Court Rejects FTC’s Noncompete Agreement Ban
In April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a final rule prohibiting most noncompete agreements with employees. The ban was scheduled to take effect on September 4, 2024, but ran into multiple court challenges. Now the court in one of those cases has knocked down the rule, leaving its future uncertain.
PTE Credits and Composite Tax for Business Owners
The Pass-Through Entity Elective Tax Payment Credit is a tax credit introduced at the state level in response to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 in the United States.
There’s A New Threshold For Electronically Filing Information Returns
Businesses that file 10 or more information returns must now file them electronically.
New Threshold For Filing Electronic Information Returns Kicked In Jan. 1
If your business files 10 or more information returns, you must now file them electronically. This is a significant rule change that went into effect on January 1, 2024, for 2023 tax year information returns.
New Voluntary Disclosure Program For Employers That Filed Dubious ERC Claims
As part of its continuing fight against questionable Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims, the IRS recently announced a voluntary disclosure program for employers. Under the program, businesses can "pay back the money they received after filing ERC claims in error," the IRS explains.
Cryptocurrency Donations and Non-Profits: Navigating the New Frontier
Introduction: In an ever-evolving financial landscape, non-profit organizations are faced with the prospect of accepting cryptocurrency as a novel form of donation. The question ar [...]
The Tax-Deductible Mileage Rate For Business Driving Increases For 2024
The IRS has announced the 2024 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating a vehicle for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.
Unused 529 Assets Can Help with Retirement Planning Starting In 2024
In 2024, a significant hurdle will be removed for tax-advantaged education savings plans, commonly known as 529 plans. Currently, if your child did not pursue higher education or [...]