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The kiddie tax could affect your children until they’re young adults
The so-called “kiddie tax” can cause some of a child’s unearned income to be taxed at the parent’s higher marginal federal income tax rates instead of at the usually much lower rates that a child would otherwise pay. For purposes of this federal income tax provision,...
Tax fundamentals for construction businesses
Depreciation deductions Like any type of business, construction companies can generally deduct ordinary and necessary expenses. These may include tools, office supplies, utilities, insurance, wages, training, transportation and travel costs, as well as advertising and...
How construction company owners can build a succession plan framework
At some time or another, construction company owners must hang up their hard hats. But what will happen to your business when you retire or move on to the next professional opportunity? And what if you suddenly can’t work for an extended period, because of illness or...
Don’t overlook taxes when contemplating a move to another state
When you retire, you may think about moving to another state — perhaps because the weather is more temperate or because you want to be closer to family members. Don’t forget to factor state and local taxes into the equation. Establishing residency for state tax...
The “nanny tax” must be paid for nannies and other household workers
You may have heard of the “nanny tax.” But if you don’t employ a nanny, you may think it doesn’t apply to you. Check again. Hiring a housekeeper, gardener or other household employee (who isn’t an independent contractor) may make you liable for federal income and...
Year-End Tax and Financial Planning Letter for Small Businesses
December 7, 2023 As we wrap up 2023, it’s important to take a closer look at your tax and financial plans and discuss steps to reduce taxes and help you save for your future. With the current political climate, there has been minimal tax legislation. Looking to the...
Year End Tax Planning Letter for Individual Clients
December 4, 2023 As we wrap up 2023, it’s important to take a closer look at your tax and financial plans and discuss steps to reduce taxes and help you save for your future. With the current political climate, there has been minimal tax legislation. Looking to the...
4 ideas that may help reduce your 2023 tax bill
If you’re concerned about your 2023 tax bill, there may still be time to reduce it. Here are four quick strategies that may help you trim your taxes before year end. Accelerate deductions and/or defer income. Certain tax deductions are claimed for the year of payment,...
6 ways construction companies can strengthen cybersecurity
Some contractors might assume hackers won’t bother with smaller construction businesses. Sadly, they’d be wrong. Construction companies tend to have high turnover rates, which means they store lots of personal data on past and present employees. And they usually have...
Key 2024 inflation-adjusted tax amounts for individuals
The IRS recently announced various 2024 inflation-adjusted federal tax amounts that affect individual taxpayers. Most of the federal income tax rate bracket thresholds are about 5.4% higher than for 2023. That means that you can generally have about 5.4% more income...
Construction companies: Lean into tech to optimize accounting and financial management
The construction industry is renowned for its quality craftsmanship. However, it’s also sometimes known for a historical reluctance to adopt new technology. When it comes to your construction company’s accounting and financial management, there’s never been a better...
11 Exceptions to the 10% penalty tax on early IRA withdrawals
If you’re facing a serious cash shortfall, one possible solution is to take an early withdrawal from your traditional IRA. That means one before you’ve reached age 59½. For this purpose, traditional IRAs include simplified employee pension (SEP-IRA) and SIMPLE-IRA...
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