Many businesses have a choice between using the cash or accrual method of accounting for tax purposes. The cash method often provides significant tax benefits for those that...
Taxes
Dispelling 10 Federal Tax Myths and Misconceptions
In the complex world of federal taxes, myths and misconceptions can lead to costly mistakes and missed opportunities — especially for business owners and high-net-worth...
New for 2024: Matching Contributions for Employee Student Loan Payments
Participants in eligible employer retirement plans, such as 401(k) plans, can choose to make salary-reduction contributions to their accounts. These salary deferrals, as the IRS...
IRS Issues New Final Regs on RMDs
The IRS has just released final regulations on required minimum distributions (RMDs) from qualified plans and traditional IRAs. The much-anticipated final regs provide guidance...
Should You Set Up a Self-Directed IRA?
An IRA can be a valuable tool in anyone's retirement and estate planning toolbox. But what if you're not satisfied with your investment options or portfolio performance? One...
IRS Targets Partnership Tax-Reduction Tactic
The IRS recently announced the launch of a new multistage regulatory initiative intended to close what it calls a "major tax loophole exploited by large, complex partnerships."...
Top 10 Tax Breaks to Consider on Extended Returns
If you requested an extension for your 2023 federal income tax return, you have until six months from the original due date — October 15, 2024, to be exact — to wrap things up....
Roth 401(k) Plans Have New Appeal for Employers
The traditional 401(k) plan is the most popular qualified retirement plan in the United States. As of March 31, 2024, Americans held $7.8 trillion dollars in 401(k) plans (out of...
Contending With the Rising Cost of Long-Term Care
According to LongTermCare.gov, approximately 70% of Americans will need long-term care (LTC) at some point in their lives. This could mean in-home nursing help or an extended...
8 Financial Steps for Women Today
From a financial perspective, women have come a long way in recent years. They currently possess about $10 trillion of the country's wealth. What's more, it's estimated that...
