Two tax credits may apply to your tax situation if you have children, and one of those will potentially increase if pending tax legislation passes in time for your 2023 return. Child Tax Credit The Child Tax Credit applies if you had a child in 2023 that meets these criteria: Has a Social Security number that is valid for employment…
We don’t usually comment on pending legislation because of the uncertainty of its passage. However, a tax bill is being fast-tracked through Congress that includes retroactive provisions that could affect your 2023 tax bill . . . if it passes both Houses of Congress quickly enough. The bill enjoys a rare commodity - broad bipartisan support - and lawmakers have…
The rules regarding required minimum distributions (RMDs) have been somewhat flexible over the past few years due to the pandemic as well as SECURE Act 2.0 which passed at the end of 2022. Here's some recent guidance and clarification from the IRS that affects account owners whose first RMD was in 2023: First, some background info . . . Traditional…
To download a handy chart of 2024 dollar limits for employee benefit plans and various tax items, click on the link below: 2024 Dollar Limits Flyer
As the end of 2023 quickly approaches, it's time for businesses to start gathering data that needs to be reported on Forms W-2. Here's a list of things to be aware of: Personal Use of Company Vehicles - If your employees drive a company-owned or leased vehicle and use it for personal reasons, you'll need to account for that as…
If you watch TV commercials, you may have noticed a lot of recent ads promoting payroll tax refunds available to employers through the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). The ERC was part of pandemic relief programs available to businesses who were shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic or had a significant decline in gross receipts during the eligibility period. However,…
It's no secret that the government observes different holidays than many of us. Furthermore, the IRS observes holidays applicable to the District of Columbia, which can also throw a curveball. Here's the list of legal holidays observed by the IRS in 2023: January 2—New Year's Day (observed) January 16—Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. February 20—Washington's Birthday April 17—District of…
These days, it seems like everyone has an online presence. Whether it's Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, or just plain old websites, everybody has a story to tell and a product to sell. Financial "experts" are everywhere! But name recognition does not necessarily result in accurate information. In the midst of all those voices - especially charismatic and popular voices…
We recently met with our friends at Stephens Real Estate. We enjoyed fielding questions and providing information on several topics. Some of these had accompanying resources we have linked below. These are, of course, general resources. Contact your tax professional for guidance associated with your specific circumstances. Small Business Expensing under Code Section 179 Business Tax Deductions You Might Miss…
Different types of contributions require different types of recordkeeping. If you want to deduct charitable contributions, you need to substantiate those deductions with good records. Here are the requirements for different types of contributions: Cash Contributions This includes donations made using all forms of cash and cash equivalents - cash, checks, electronic transfer, online payments, debit cards, credit cards, payroll…