As the year winds down, you may want to combine estate planning with tax savings by taking advantage of the gift tax annual exclusion. It allows you to give cash or property up to a specified amount to an unlimited number of family members and friends each year without gift tax implications.
Maximizing Returns: Tax Tips for Real Estate Dealers vs. Flippers
What is the Difference Between Real Estate Flippers and Dealers?
Tax advice for real estate dealers and real estate flippers are different, although their activities can overlap. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences between the two:
Navigating IRS Audits: Essential Preparations for Businesses
The IRS has been increasing its audit efforts, focusing on large businesses and high-income individuals. By 2026, it plans to nearly triple its audit rates for large corporations with assets exceeding $250 million.
How Can You Build a Golden Nest Egg if You’re Self-Employed?
If you own a small business with no employees (other than your spouse) and want to set up a retirement plan, consider a solo 401(k) plan. This option is also for self-employed individuals or business owners who wish to upgrade from a SIMPLE IRA or Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plan.
Employers: In 2025, the Social Security Wage Base Is Going Up
As we approach 2025, changes are coming to the Social Security wage base. The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $176,100 for 2025 (up from $168,600 for 2024). Wages and self-employment income above this amount aren’t subject to Social Security tax.
Should Your Company Offer Fertility Benefits?
Most businesses today understand all too well that they must craft a robust and varied benefits package to draw good job candidates and retain valued employees.
But beyond basics such as health insurance and a retirement plan, there are so many options. Well, you can add one more to the list: fertility benefits.
November 2024 Tax Due Dates
November 15 Employers: Deposit Social Security and Medicare and withhold income taxes for October if the monthly deposit rule applies. Employers: Deposit nonpayroll withheld income tax for October if the monthly deposit rule applies. Calendar-year exempt organizations: File a 2023 …