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The Power of Estate Planning: Living Trusts
Learn how a living trust can help you avoid probate, maintain privacy, and streamline asset distribution — regardless of your estate size. Discover key benefits, tax implications, and common pitfalls to avoid.
7 minutes ago


Retirement Plan Leakage: Why It Matters and How Employers Can Respond
Is your retirement plan at risk from early withdrawals? Learn how “leakage” could be costing your business more than you think — and what you can do about it. Read the full article for actionable insights.
3 days ago


Tax-Free Education Benefits: How Your Business Can Support Employee Learning While Saving on Taxes
Looking for a tax-smart way to support your employees and even your own family members? Learn how a Section 127 plan can offer $5,250 in annual tax-free education benefits—see if your business qualifies.
5 days ago


Exploring SEP and SIMPLE IRA Plans: Tax-Advantaged Retirement Solutions for Small Businesses
Looking for a simple, tax-smart way to offer retirement benefits? Discover how SEP and SIMPLE plans can help your small business save big in 2025—without the paperwork hassle. Read more.
6 days ago


Is It Time to Rethink Your Company’s Health Insurance Strategy? HDHPs and HSAs Could Be the Answer
Explore how pairing a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can help your business reduce costs, offer tax benefits, and enhance employee benefits.
Jun 9


Understanding the Step-Up in Basis When Inheriting Assets
When someone passes away, most capital assets — like stocks, real estate, and crypto — are adjusted to their fair market value as of the date of death, resetting their tax basis. In some cases, the estate can use a valuation from six months later if it lowers estate taxes. Need help? We’re here to guide you through these rules and create a strategy that works for you.
May 29


Watch Out for the Wash Sale Rule When Harvesting Tax Losses
If you sell a stock or mutual fund at a loss and buy a substantially identical one within 30 days, the wash sale rule applies. This rule disallows the loss for tax purposes, deferring it by adding it to the cost basis of the new shares. Proper timing is key to successfully harvesting tax-saving capital losses. Learn more.
May 16


Thinking About Hiring Help This Summer? Consider Putting Your Child on the Payroll
Hiring your child to work in your small business can offer valuable tax benefits while teaching them responsibility and providing income. Learn how.
May 13


Have you Experienced Rental Property Loss?
Have you Experienced Rental Property Loss? As a rental property owner, there are several strategies and exceptions that can help you deduct losses from your tax returns. Learn how.
May 9


What’s Next for Student Loan Repayments? Key Updates from the Department of Education
After years of uncertainty, the U.S. student loan system is once again in transition. Here's a breakdown of the DOE's current approach to student loan repayments — and what it means for you.
May 2


Do you Qualify for “Head of Household” Tax Filing Status?
To file as Head of Household, you must be unmarried, support a qualifying dependent, and pay over half the cost of maintaining the home. A parent can qualify even if they don’t live with you. Learn More.
Apr 23


What Tax Documents Should You Keep — and What Can You Shred?
Learn which tax documents to keep, how long to retain them, and what you can safely shred after filing your return.
Apr 22


Make a Personal Loan to a Relative or Friend? Here’s What you Need to Know.
Thinking of lending money to a friend or family member? Learn how to properly structure a personal loan to avoid tax issues, including the importance of a written agreement, using the right interest rate (AFR), and potential tax deductions.
Apr 21


Turning Stock Losses Into Tax Breaks
You can deduct capital losses to offset gains and reduce up to $3,000 of ordinary income each year. Losses beyond that can be carried forward. Be aware of the wash sale rule and special rules for claiming losses on worthless stocks.
Apr 18


Retirement and Taxes: Four Smart Steps to Stay Ahead
Retirement brings freedom—and tax challenges. Smart planning helps you save more. Here are 4 key tax tips to prep for retirement.
Apr 17


Starting a Business with Partners? Why an S Corporation Might Be a Smart Move?
Are you starting a business with partners and deciding on the right entity? An S corporation might be the best choice for your new venture.
Apr 8


Smart Strategies to Save and Pay for College
Save for college with tax-advantaged tools like 529 plans, Coverdell ESAs, and savings bonds. Plan ahead to maximize tax savings!
Mar 26


Understanding the Child Tax Credit: What You Need to Know for 2024, 2025, and Beyond
The Child Tax Credit remains $2,000 per child for 2024-25 but may drop to $1,000 in 2026. Stay updated on potential changes and eligibility.
Mar 25


Can you Itemize Deductions on your Tax Returns?
If your deductions exceed your standard deduction, you can itemize. Consider deducting your mortgage interest, taxes, and medical expenses.
Mar 21


Health Savings Accounts (HSA): A Smart Saving Tool for Small Business Owners
HSAs offer tax benefits but have rules. Thinking of offering them? Contact us! Note: Contribution limits and deductibles increased for 2025.
Mar 4
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