Insights: Tax Services

lottery tax

The tax score of winning

November 5, 2021

Studies have found that more people are engaging in online gambling and sports betting since the pandemic began. And there are still more traditional ways to gamble and play the lottery. If you’re lucky enough to win, be aware that lottery tax consequences go along with your good fortune. Review the tax rules Whether you…

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gift tax

Gift tax annual exclusion: plan ahead for year-end gifts

November 3, 2021

As we approach the holidays and the end of the year, many people may want to make gifts of cash or stock to their loved ones. By properly using the gift tax annual exclusion, gifts to family members and loved ones can reduce the size of your taxable estate, within generous limits, without triggering any…

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Thinking about participating in your employer’s 401(k) plan? Here’s how it works

October 26, 2021

Employers offer 401(k) plans for many reasons, including attracting and retaining talent. These plans help an employee accumulate a retirement nest egg on a tax-advantaged basis. If you’re thinking about participating in a plan at work, here are some of the features. Under a 401(k) plan, you have the option of setting aside a certain…

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M&A transactions: Be careful when reporting to the IRS

October 15, 2021

Low interest rates and other factors have caused global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity to reach new highs in 2021, according to Refinitiv, a provider of financial data. It reports that 2021 is set to be the biggest in M&A history, with the United States accounting for $2.14 trillion worth of transactions already this year.…

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There’s currently a “stepped-up basis” if you inherit property — but will it last?

October 4, 2021

If you’re planning your estate, or you’ve recently inherited assets, you may be unsure of the “cost” (or “basis”) for tax purposes. The current rules Under the current fair market value basis rules (also known as the “step-up and step-down” rules), an heir receives a basis in inherited property equal to its date-of-death value. So,…

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5 tax considerations when moving a parent into a nursing home

August 18, 2021

When transitioning your parent into a nursing home, taxes are probably the last thing on your mind. But there are a number of tax implications you should be aware of during this process. Here are five: 1. Long-term medical care The costs of qualified long-term care, including nursing home care, are deductible as medical expenses…

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Getting a new business off the ground: How start-up expenses are handled on your tax return

August 9, 2021

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, government officials are seeing a large increase in the number of new businesses being launched. From June 2020 through June 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that business applications are up 18.6%. The Bureau measures this by the number of businesses applying for an Employer Identification Number. Entrepreneurs often don’t know…

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2021 Q3 Tax Calendar

July 29, 2021

2021 Q3 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the third quarter of 2021. 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…

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Employee Retention Tax Credit

Claiming the Employee Retention Tax Credit

July 22, 2021

The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) is a valuable tax break that was extended and modified by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), enacted in March of 2021. Here’s a rundown of the rules. Background Back in March of 2020, Congress originally enacted the Employee Retention Tax Credit in the CARES Act to encourage employers…

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IRS scams

“Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams for 2021

July 9, 2021

The IRS is releasing its “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams for 2021. See below for information from the IRS on the top tax scams and how to recognize them. For more information visit the complete Dirty Dozen list.  Fake charities Scams requesting donations for disaster relief efforts are especially common on the phone. Taxpayers should always…

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