If you’re age 50 or older, you can probably make extra “catch-up” contributions to your tax-favored retirement account(s). It is worth the trouble? Yes! Here are the rules of the road. The deal with IRAs Eligible taxpayers can make extra catch-up contributions of up to $1,000 annually to a traditional or Roth IRA. If you’ll […]
by Jun Wang, CPA, MST If you regularly travel to client sites, gather office supplies, attend conferences, or own multiple pass-through entities, you may be entitled to tax deductions or reimbursement from your employer. Any other business-related travel may be deducted by way of a mileage log—an efficient way to accurately track, measure, and record […]
For employers of all sizes, choosing an affordable yet fully featured health plan to sponsor for employees isn’t easy. And yet, for most organizations, it’s an imperative. Under the Affordable Care Act, employers with 50 or more full-time or full-time-equivalent employees must offer a health plan that meets certain standards or face a financial penalty. […]
High-income taxpayers face a regular income tax rate of 35% or 37%. And they may also have to pay a 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) that’s imposed in addition to regular income tax. Fortunately, there are some ways you may be able to reduce its impact. Affected taxpayers The NIIT applies to you only […]
Accrual-basis financial statements are considered by many to be the gold standard in financial reporting. But with the increasing cost and complexity of today’s accounting rules — in particular, the updated lease guidance that went into effect last year — some private companies are seeking a simpler alternative to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). […]
For 2023, the federal gift and estate tax exemption amount stands at $12.92 million ($25.84 million for married couples). But without action from Congress, on January 1, 2026, it’s scheduled to drop to only $5 million ($10 million for married couples). Based on current estimates, those figures are expected to be adjusted for inflation to a little over $6 million […]
Business valuation professionals often use public stock market data to value private businesses — even though there are critical differences between closely held and publicly traded companies. Here’s an overview of how valuators modify their analyses to take advantage of objective, market-based indicators of value. Recognizing key differences Public companies differ from private ones in […]
Recently, the critically acclaimed television show “Succession” aired its final episode. If the series accomplished anything, it was depicting the chaos and uncertainty that can take place if a long-time business owner fails to establish a clearly written and communicated succession plan. While there are many aspects to succession planning, one way to put some clear […]
While the value of virtual currency continues to fluctuate, the IRS’s interest in it has only increased. In 2021, for example, the agency launched Operation Hidden Treasure to root out taxpayers who don’t report income from cryptocurrency transactions on their federal income tax returns. Moreover, the Inflation Reduction Act, enacted in 2022, allocated $80 billion to the […]
Many people are familiar with Roth IRAs. These popular retirement accounts feature tax-free withdrawals as long as certain conditions are met. But did you know that employers can offer designated Roth contributions as part of the 401(k) plans they sponsor for employees? Indeed, it is possible — but you’ll want to familiarize yourself with the […]
by David Lam, CISSP, CPP In today’s interconnected world, where digital technologies are an integral part of our professional and personal lives, safeguarding our digital assets and data has become the utmost priority, especially for employee benefit plan fiduciaries. Implementing a strong cybersecurity framework is crucial in protecting sensitive information, ensuring business continuity, and preserving […]
by Qiva Dinuri, J.D., LL.M. Taxation Tax exemption is a valuable privilege granted to certain organizations, such as nonprofit entities, charities, and religious institutions. Maintaining this status, however, requires compliance with specific rules and regulations set forth by the IRS and tax authorities—meaning, it is possible to lose your organization’s tax-exempt status. Here are some step-by-step […]