The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced changes to some tax credits that will be enacted for the 2025 tax year. This means that these changes will not apply to the current (2024) tax year or returns…
At the beginning of 2024, the Tax Relief for American Workers and Families Act (TRAWFA) had a great deal of momentum, having easily passed a vote in the House of Representatives and working its way into the…
The cost of higher education continues to increase, with the average cost of college now hovering around $38,000 per student per year, according to the Education Data Initiative. The good news is that there are practical ways…
After more than four years of increased interest rates, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) recently made a small rate cut. It has stated that more interest rate cuts may be coming. The Fed’s authority to raise and…
As many southern states face extensive damage in the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Department of Revenue (DOR) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have announced the extension of certain tax return and payment deadlines for those affected…
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Gift and estate tax planning is an important part of managing one’s finances, especially for those with considerable assets. Of course, with gifting and transferring assets comes some tax liability—a lot of which is ultimately determined by…
Although it may seem like tax season only just ended, the end of summer is an ideal time for taxpayers to review their own income and withholding for the upcoming tax year. All too often, taxpayers are…
With tax filing deadlines looming around the corner, many small business owners are scrambling to finish their taxes in a timely manner to avoid unwanted penalties and interest. At the same time, business owners should be careful…
Not-for-profits face a lot of demands. They often have limited resources when it comes to both financial and human resources. The accounting team usually not only supports general operations but it also has to fulfill the demands…
For business owners looking to add to their employee benefits plans, one option to consider is that of an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). After all, ESOPs offer a number of advantages not just to employees, but…
When entrepreneurs come together to begin a business, they are bombarded with legal filings and agreements drafted by their counsel that they rush to sign, often without considering the future ramifications. Many times, these agreements are standard…
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