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Understanding the $7,500 federal tax credit for buying an electric vehicle
Electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular. According to Kelley Blue Book estimates, the EV share of the vehicle market in the U.S. was 7.6% in 2023, up from 5.9% in 2022. To incentivize the purchase of EVs, there’s a federal tax credit of up to $7,500 for eligible vehicles. The tax break for EVs…
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It’s time for your small business to think about year-end tax planning
With Labor Day in the rearview mirror, it’s time to take proactive steps that may help lower your small business’s taxes for this year and next. The strategy of deferring income and accelerating deductions to minimize taxes can be effective for most businesses, as is the approach of bunching deductible expenses into this year or…
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6 tax-free income opportunities
Believe it or not, there are ways to collect tax-free income and gains. Here are some of the best opportunities to put money in your pocket without current federal income tax implications: Roth IRAs offer tax-free income accumulation and withdrawals. Unlike withdrawals from traditional IRAs, qualified Roth IRA withdrawals are free from federal income tax. A…
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Reasons an LLC might be the ideal choice for your small to medium-size business
Choosing the right business entity is a key decision for any business. The entity you pick can affect your tax bill, your personal liability and other issues. For many businesses, a limited liability company (LLC) is an attractive choice. It can be structured to resemble a corporation for owner liability purposes and a partnership for…
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Navigating tax complexities: Craft partnership agreements and LLC operating agreements with precision
Partnerships are often used for business and investment activities. So are multi-member LLCs that are treated as partnerships for tax purposes. A major reason is that these entities offer federal income tax advantages, the most important of which is pass-through taxation. They also must follow some special and sometimes complicated federal income tax rules. Governing…
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Cash or accrual accounting: What’s best for tax purposes?
Your businesses may have a choice between using the cash or accrual method of accounting for tax purposes. The cash method often provides significant tax benefits for those that qualify. However, some businesses may be better off using the accrual method. Therefore, you need to evaluate the tax accounting method for your business to ensure…
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Keys to Succession Planning
By: Randy Cole Financial institutions are facing the same challenges that all businesses are facing: a shrinking workforce and succession planning. This environment has many banks taking a serious look at their future and weighing options regarding mergers, acquisitions, or remaining independent. Financial institutions play a crucial role in the financial ecosystem by offering personalized…
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New Required Filing: Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting
If your business can be defined as a “reporting company” under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), you may need to comply with new beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting rules that took effect on January 1, 2024. Depending on when your business was (or is) first organized, your due date can be 30 days, 90 days,…
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The possible tax landscape for businesses in the future
Get ready: the upcoming presidential and congressional elections may significantly alter the tax landscape for businesses in the United States. The reason has to do with a tax law that’s scheduled to expire in about 17 months and how politicians would like to handle it. How we got here The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act…
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Business website expenses: How they’re handled for tax purposes
Most businesses have websites today. Despite their widespread use, the IRS hasn’t issued formal guidance on when website costs can be deducted. But there are established rules that generally apply to the deductibility of business expenses and provide business taxpayers launching a website with some guidance about proper treatment. In addition, businesses can turn to…
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