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Understanding spousal IRAs: A smart retirement strategy for couples
Retirement planning is essential for all families, but it can be especially critical for couples where one spouse earns little to no income. In such cases, a spousal IRA can be an effective and often overlooked tool to help build retirement savings for both partners —...
Milestone moments: How age affects certain tax provisions
They say age is just a number — but in the world of tax law, it’s much more than that. As you move through your life, the IRS treats you differently because key tax rules kick in at specific ages. Here are some important age-related tax milestones for you and loved...
9 essential types of insurance for construction companies
Comprehensive insurance coverage might seem like a luxury for many contractors. After all, you’re likely dealing with rising costs from supply chain uncertainties, tariff-impacted materials prices and a tight labor market. However, these conditions make financial...
Is college financial aid taxable? A crash course for families
College can be expensive. According to the College Board, the average sticker price for tuition and fees at private colleges was $43,350 for the 2024–2025 school year. The average cost for tuition and fees for out-of-state students at public colleges was $30,780. For...
Are you missing a valuable tax deduction for Medicare premiums?
If you’re age 65 or older and enrolled in basic Medicare insurance, you may need to pay additional premiums to receive more comprehensive coverage. These extra premiums can be expensive, particularly for married couples, since both spouses incur the costs. However,...
Tightening up your employment tax compliance process
If your organization has been operational for a while, you’re no doubt well acquainted with employment taxes. However, it’s important to stay vigilant regarding compliance. Adhering to the rules isn’t only about avoiding audits and financial penalties, which are...
What happens to qualified transportation plan balances when employees leave?
By now, employers across the country have implemented return-to-work policies that have brought hundreds of thousands of employees back to the office or some other facility. If your organization is one of them, you may have also reestablished something else: a...
Keeping manufacturing company owner compensation on the right side of tax laws
Smaller manufacturing companies often operate as S corporations. In many cases, one of the shareholders (or perhaps the only shareholder) also runs the business. It’s vital that S corporation owners who work in the business pay themselves “reasonable compensation.” If...
The advantages of a living trust for your estate plan
Do you believe you don’t need to worry about estate planning because of the current federal estate tax exemption ($13.99 million per individual or $27.98 million for married couples in 2025)? Well, think again. Even with this substantial exemption, creating a living...
Employers must stay on top of 401(k) eligibility rules
Employers of all types and sizes continue to sponsor 401(k) plans to attract job candidates and help employees save for retirement. Sure, there are other types of qualified plans to consider, but the 401(k) is popular for a reason — it’s a powerful savings vehicle...
Digital assets and taxes: What you need to know
As the use of digital assets like cryptocurrencies continues to grow, so does the IRS’s scrutiny of how taxpayers report these transactions on their federal income tax returns. The IRS has flagged this area as a key focus. To help you stay compliant and avoid...
Tax breaks in 2025 and how The One, Big, Beautiful Bill could change them
The U.S. House of Representatives passed The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act on May 22, 2025, introducing possible significant changes to individual tax provisions. While the bill is now being considered by the Senate, it’s important to understand how the proposals could...
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