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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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Tax planning for business

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

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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Tax free income opportunities

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6 tax-free income opportunities

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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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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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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Certain charitable donations allow you to avoid taxable IRA withdrawals

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Certain charitable donations allow you to avoid taxable IRA withdrawals

If you’re a philanthropic individual who is also obligated to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from a traditional IRA, you may want to...

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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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You may be entitled to tax breaks if caring for an elderly relative

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You may be entitled to tax breaks if caring for an elderly relative

There are many rewards for taking care of an elderly relative. They may include feeling needed, making a difference in the person’s life and allowing...

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strategy to save tax when selling appreciated vacant land

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A three-step strategy to save tax when selling appreciated vacant land

Let’s say you own one or more vacant lots. The property has appreciated greatly and you’re ready to sell. Or maybe you have a parcel of appreciated...

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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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charity and appraisal

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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...

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