For employers that sponsor qualified retirement plans, it’s essential to stay on top of annual IRS inflation adjustments to contribution limits and other amounts. These changes affect everything from plan design to employee communication to payroll processes. For...

You likely have a lot of things to do between now and the end of the year, such as holiday shopping, donating to your favorite charities and planning get-togethers with family and friends. For older taxpayers with one or more tax-advantaged retirement accounts, as...

If you have a flexible spending account (FSA) through your employer to help pay for health or dependent care expenses, now’s a good time to check your balance. FSAs save taxes, but they generally require you to incur expenses to use the funds by year end or forfeit...

Just because it’s December doesn’t mean it’s too late to reduce your 2025 tax liability. Consider implementing one or more of these year-end tax-saving ideas by December 31. Defer income and accelerate deductions Pushing income into the new year will reduce this...

The word “affordability” is getting a lot of play in the news and elsewhere these days. But if you’re an employer that sponsors a health insurance plan, you may already be familiar with the concept in a more specific sense. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA),...

Beginning in 2026, taxpayers in the top federal income tax bracket will see their itemized deductions reduced. If you’re at risk, there are steps you can take before the end of 2025 to help mitigate the negative impact. The new limitation up close Before the Tax Cuts...

A 401(k) plan is among the most valuable benefits an employer can offer — and one of the most tempting targets for criminals. With billions of dollars held in employee retirement accounts, fraudsters are constantly seeking ways to exploit plan sponsors, administrators...

Are you thinking about making financial gifts to loved ones? Would you also like to reduce your capital gains tax? If so, consider giving appreciated stock instead of cash. You might be able to eliminate all federal tax liability on the appreciation — or at least...

As we approach year-end, it is once again time to review tax planning strategies. Year-end planning involves strategically timing income and deductions to permanently reduce tax liabilities or defer them over future years. However, in today’s constantly evolving tax...

If you pay more than $10,000 in state and local taxes (SALT), a provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) could significantly reduce your 2025 federal income tax liability. However, you need to be aware of income-based limits, and you may need to take steps...