by Lori Bowden | Nov 1, 2024 | Tax & Accounting
In recent years, the residential real estate market has surged in many areas. That means many homes have greatly appreciated, and the $250,000 home sale gain exclusion ($500,000 for joint filers) isn’t always sufficient to protect a home sale from federal income...
by Lori Bowden | Oct 4, 2024 | Tax & Accounting
Some small businesses struggle with employee morale for a variety of reasons, one of which may be economic uncertainty. If you want to boost employees’ spirits without a big financial outlay, an achievement awards program is a relatively low-cost fringe benefit that...
by Lori Bowden | Oct 2, 2024 | Tax & Accounting
If the fringe benefits of your job include employer-paid group term life insurance, a portion of the premiums for the coverage may be taxable. And that could result in undesirable income tax consequences for you. The cost of the first $50,000 of group term life...
by Lori Bowden | Oct 1, 2024 | Tax & Accounting
As the year winds to a close, your chance to lower your 2024 tax bill also winds down. If you’re age 70½ or older, you may want to make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your IRA before year end. Normally, distributions from a traditional IRA are taxable....
by Lori Bowden | Sep 4, 2024 | Tax & Accounting
It’s a challenging time for many businesses. Therefore, any help you can get, such as tax incentives and sales tax exemptions, can make a big difference. Unfortunately, these benefits often go unclaimed because businesses don’t know about them or erroneously think...
by Lori Bowden | Sep 2, 2024 | Tax & Accounting
As the saying goes, there’s nothing certain in life except for death and taxes. But when it comes to selling your home, proactive tax planning can help you reduce your federal income tax bill. A Costly Mistake to Avoid Let’s say Tom is a soon-to-be-married homeowner...
