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Are income taxes taking a bite out of your trusts?
If your estate plan includes one or more trusts, review them in light of income taxes. For trusts, the income threshold for triggering top tax rates is $12,500 for 2017. These top rates are as follows : Top income tax rate of 39.6%, Top long-term capital gains rate of...
Loaning money to your small business? The details matter
It’s common for closely held businesses to transfer money into and out of the company, often in the form of a loan. However, the IRS looks closely at such transactions. Are they truly loans, or actually compensation, distributions or contributions to equity? Loans to...
Pay attention to the details when selling an investment
The tax consequences of the sale of an investment, as well as your net return, can be affected by a variety of factors. You’re probably focused on factors such as how much you paid for the investment vs. how much you’re selling it for, whether you held the investment...
Choosing the best way to reimburse employee travel
If your employees incur work-related travel expenses, small businesses can tax-efficiently reimburse employee travel costs by using the right method. But to secure tax-advantaged treatment for your business and your employees, it’s critical to comply with IRS rules....
Solo 401(k) plans for companies without employees
Among major corporations, 401(k) plans have become common. But even the smallest of businesses can have a 401(k) plan for retirement. One-participant 401(k) plans, known by names such as Solo 401(k) and Uni-k, are available. For some small business owners and...
Consider the taxes before making an employee a partner
In today’s competitive environment, offering employees an equity interest in your small business can be a powerful tool for attracting, retaining and motivating quality talent. If your business is organized as a partnership, however, there are some tax traps you...
Business owners: When it comes to IRS audits, be prepared
If you recently filed your 2016 income tax return (rather than filing for an extension) you may now be wondering whether it’s likely that your business could be audited by the IRS based on your filing. Here’s what every business owner should know about the audit...
Smart options for investing in tax-deferred accounts
In a previous article, we discussed whether you should pay off credit card debt or save for retirement. In that article, we discussed contributing enough to your employer’s retirement plan to earn a full match on your contributions, then tackling your high interest...
Real estate professional vs. investor: Why it matters
Income and losses from investment real estate or rental property are passive by definition — unless you’re a real estate professional. Why does this matter? Passive income may be subject to the 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT), and passive losses generally are...
Hire your children to save taxes for your business and your family
It can be difficult in the current job market for students and recent graduates to find summer or full-time jobs. If you’re a business owner with children in this situation, you may be able to provide them with valuable experience and income while generating tax...
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