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When do valuable gifts to charity require an appraisal?
If you donate valuable items to charity and you want to deduct them on your tax return, you may be required to get an appraisal. The IRS requires...
We have prepared a selection of frequently asked questions.
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If you donate valuable items to charity and you want to deduct them on your tax return, you may be required to get an appraisal. The IRS requires...
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There are several financial and legal implications when adding a new partner to a partnership. Here’s an example to illustrate: You and your partners...
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Vacation homes in upscale areas may be worth way more than owners paid for them. That’s great, but what about taxes? Here are three scenarios to...
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It’s not unusual for a partner to incur expenses related to the partnership’s business. This is especially likely to occur in service partnerships...
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For businesses, cost-effectively sponsoring a health insurance plan for employees is an ongoing battle. In the broadest sense, you have two options:...
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Most people are genuinely appreciative of inheritances, and who wouldn’t enjoy some unexpected money? But in some cases, it may turn out to be too...
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Businesses usually want to delay recognition of taxable income into future years and accelerate deductions into the current year. But when is it wise...
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If you’re buying a new home, you may have thought about keeping your current home and renting it out. In March, average rents for one- and...
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If your business doesn’t already have a retirement plan, it might be a good time to take the plunge. Current retirement plan rules allow for...
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If you operate a business, or you’re starting a new one, you know records of income and expenses need to be kept. Specifically, you should carefully...
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If you have a tax-favored retirement account, including a traditional IRA, you’ll become exposed to the federal income tax required minimum...
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Your business should generally maximize current year depreciation write-offs for newly acquired assets. Two federal tax breaks can be a big help in...
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Open enrollment for most health care plans is many months away. That makes now a good time for businesses to consider changing their...