Insights: Tax Services

There Still May Be Time to Cut Your Tax Bill With an IRA

March 10, 2022

If you’re getting ready to file your 2021 tax return, and your tax bill is more than you’d like, there might still be a way to lower it. If you’re eligible, you can make a deductible contribution to a traditional IRA right up until the April 18, 2022, filing date and benefit from the tax…

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Keeping Meticulous Records is the Key to Tax Deductions and Painless IRS Audits

February 14, 2022

If you operate a business, or you’re starting a new one, you know you need to keep records of your income and expenses. Specifically, you should carefully record your expenses in order to claim all of the tax deductions to which you’re entitled. And you want to make sure you can defend the amounts reported…

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How will revised tax limits affect your 2022 taxes?

January 13, 2022

While Congress didn’t pass the Build Back Better Act in 2021, there are still tax changes that may affect your tax situation for this year. That’s because some tax figures are adjusted annually for inflation. If you’re like most people, you’re probably more concerned about your 2021 tax bill right now than you are about…

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Businesses with employees who receive tips may be eligible for a tax credit

January 11, 2022

If you’re an employer with a business where tipping is customary for providing food and beverages, you may qualify for a federal tax credit involving the Social Security and Medicare (FICA) taxes that you pay on your employees’ tip income. Basics of the credit The FICA credit applies with respect to tips that your employees…

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2022 Q1 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers

January 5, 2022

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2022. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to ensure you’re meeting all applicable deadlines and to learn more about the filing requirements. January…

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Will the standard business mileage rate go up in 2022? Yes!

January 3, 2022

After two years of no increases, the optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible cost of operating an automobile for business will be going up in 2022 by 2.5 cents per mile. The IRS recently announced that the cents-per-mile rate for the business use of a car, van, pickup or panel truck will…

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Small businesses: There still may be time to cut your 2021 taxes

December 13, 2021

Don’t let the holiday rush keep you from considering some important steps to reduce your 2021 tax liability. You still have time to execute a few strategies. Purchase assets Thinking about buying new or used equipment, machinery or office equipment in the new year? Buy them and place them in service by December 31, and…

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Factor in taxes if you’re retiring to another state

November 29, 2021

Are you considering a move to another state when you retire? Perhaps you want to relocate to an area where your loved ones live or where the weather is more pleasant. But while you’re thinking about how many square feet you’ll need in a retirement home, don’t forget to factor in state and local taxes. Establishing…

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Remember to use up your flexible spending accounts

November 16, 2021

Do you have tax-saving flexible spending accounts (FSA) with your employer to help pay for health or dependent care expenses? As the end of 2021 nears, there are some rules and reminders to keep in mind. An account for health expenses A pre-tax contribution of $2,750 to a health FSA is permitted in 2021. This…

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Capital Gains

Capital Gains in the Construction Industry

November 9, 2021

By Bart Scott, CPA, CVA, MBA Tax Director and Construction Practice Member There has been so much discussion in the media about capital gains lately, we thought it would be good to revisit some of the basic concepts.  Congress is currently in the process of drafting proposals for changes to the tax code.  The most…

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