L&H Insights

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Can homeowners deduct seller-paid points as the real estate market improves?

Scott Henvey: Nov 8, 2024 10:04:18 AM

The recent drop in interest rates has created a buzz in the real estate market. Potential homebuyers may now have an opportunity to attain their...

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2024 Q4 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers

Scott Henvey: Oct 8, 2024 2:18:58 PM

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2024. Keep in mind that this...

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Is your home office a tax haven? Here are the rules for deductions

Maurice La Verdure: Oct 8, 2024 2:16:03 PM

Working from home has become increasingly common. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that about one out of five workers conducts...

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Help ensure your partnership or LLC complies with tax law

Scott Henvey: Oct 8, 2024 2:13:11 PM

When drafting partnership and LLC operating agreements, various tax issues must be addressed. This is also true of multi-member LLCs that are treated...

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Understanding the $7,500 federal tax credit for buying an electric vehicle

Maurice La Verdure: Oct 8, 2024 2:10:01 PM

Electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular. According to Kelley Blue Book estimates, the EV share of the vehicle market in the U.S. was...

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It’s time for your small business to think about year-end tax planning

Scott Henvey: Oct 8, 2024 2:01:35 PM

With Labor Day in the rearview mirror, it’s time to take proactive steps that may help lower your small business’s taxes for this year and next. The...

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6 key elements of a business budget

Scott Henvey: Sep 5, 2024 12:14:14 PM

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6 tax-free income opportunities

Maurice La Verdure: Sep 5, 2024 12:11:02 PM

Believe it or not, there are ways to collect tax-free income and gains. Here are some of the best opportunities to put money in your pocket without...

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Are you liable for two additional taxes on your income?

Scott Henvey: Sep 5, 2024 11:52:47 AM

Having a high income may mean you owe two extra taxes: the 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) and a 0.9% additional Medicare tax on wage and...

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Understanding taxes on real estate gains

Scott Henvey: Sep 5, 2024 11:31:30 AM

Let’s say you own real estate that has been held for more than one year and is sold for a taxable gain. Perhaps this gain comes from indirect...

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The possible tax landscape for businesses in the future

Scott Henvey: Aug 7, 2024 1:25:42 PM

Get ready: The upcoming presidential and congressional elections may significantly alter the tax landscape for businesses in the United States. The...

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Business website expenses: How they’re handled for tax purposes

Maurice La Verdure: Aug 7, 2024 1:22:42 PM

Most businesses have websites today. Despite their widespread use, the IRS hasn’t issued formal guidance on when website costs can be deducted.

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Closing a business involves a number of tax responsibilities

Scott Henvey: Aug 7, 2024 1:16:42 PM

While many facets of the economy have improved this year, the rising cost of living and other economic factors have caused many businesses to close...