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To help you understand the implications of the recent Corporate Transparency Act

We have prepared a selection of frequently asked questions.

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taxes on your income

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Are you liable for two additional taxes on your income?

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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Tax on real estate gains

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Understanding taxes on real estate gains

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

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The possible tax landscape for businesses in the future

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

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

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

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Closing a business involves a number of tax responsibilities

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...

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buy-sell agreement for business co-owners

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If your business has co-owners, you probably need a buy-sell agreement

Are you buying a business that will have one or more co-owners? Or do you already own one fitting that description? If so, consider installing a...

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borrowing from your corporation

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Consider borrowing from your corporation but structure the deal carefully

If you own a closely held corporation, you can borrow funds from your business at rates that are lower than those charged by a bank. But it’s...

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What might be ahead as many tax provisions are scheduled to expire?

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What might be ahead as many tax provisions are scheduled to expire?

Buckle up, America: Major tax changes are on the horizon. The reason has to do with tax law and the upcoming elections.

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Social Security tax update

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Social Security tax update: How high can it go?

Employees, self-employed individuals, and employers all pay Social Security tax, and the amounts can get bigger every year. And yet, many people...

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Family Business

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How family businesses can solve the compensation puzzle

Every type of company needs to devise a philosophy, strategy and various policies regarding compensation. Family businesses, however, face additional...

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Business Cash Flow

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4 ways businesses can better control cash flow

From the minute they open their doors, business owners are urged to keep a close eye on cash flow. And for good reason — even companies with booming...

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Succession planning for business

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Timelines: 3 ways business owners should look at succession planning

Business owners are rightly urged to develop succession plans so their companies will pass on to the next generation, or another iteration of...

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Tax tips when buying the assets of a business

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Tax tips when buying the assets of a business

After experiencing a downturn in 2023, merger and acquisition activity in several sectors is rebounding in 2024. If you’re buying a business, you...

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