by briesterer | Jul 6, 2023 | Financial Planning, Tax & Accounting
At some point, most small business owners will visit a bank or other lending institution to borrow money. Understanding what your bank wants and how to approach it properly can mean the difference between getting a loan for expansion or scrambling to find cash from...
by briesterer | Jul 5, 2023 | Financial Planning, Tax & Accounting
Hobby activities are a source of income for many taxpayers. As a reminder, this income must be reported on tax returns. But the reporting rules are different than for income from a for-profit business. For one thing, hobbyists can’t deduct their hobby expenses....
by briesterer | May 19, 2023 | Financial Planning, Tax & Accounting
As a reminder, individuals with “seriously delinquent tax debts” could have their passport application or renewal denied or even have their current passport revoked, courtesy of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, signed into law...
by briesterer | May 18, 2023 | Financial Planning, Tax & Accounting
Many parents are looking for ways to save for their child’s education, and a 529 Plan is an excellent way to do so. Even better is that thanks to the passage of tax reform legislation in 2017, 529 plans are now available to parents wishing to save for their child’s...
by briesterer | May 18, 2023 | Financial Planning, Tax & Accounting
Taxpayers who reported certain state 2022 tax refunds as taxable income may need to file an amended tax return. Affected taxpayers include those who filed before February 10, 2023, and meet certain requirements. Taxpayers who used a tax professional should consult...
by briesterer | May 18, 2023 | Financial Planning, Tax & Accounting
Estimated tax is the method used to pay tax on income not subject to withholding, such as income from self-employment, interest, dividends, alimony, and rent and gains from the sale of assets, prizes, and awards. You also may have to pay an estimated tax if the income...
