You’re not alone if you’re confused about the federal tax treatment of business-related meal and entertainment expenses. The rules have changed in recent years. Let’s take a look at what you can deduct in 2024. Current law The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminated deductions for most business-related entertainment expenses. That means, for example, that…

By: Morgan Hunt, CPA As the end of the year quickly approaches, we want to remind you of things to consider before December 31 and to provide you with some important reminders as you prepare for the tax filing season. Protect Your Personal Information – Identity Theft continues to be an issue for the IRS…

As you may remember, we notified you on August 30, 2024 about the Beneficial Ownership Information report due to be filed by December 31, 2024.  On December 3, 2024, a federal district court in Texas issued an order granting a nationwide preliminary injunction that stayed all deadlines to comply. Today, The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network…

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), enacted in 2022, created several tax credits aimed at promoting clean energy. You may want to take advantage of them before it’s too late. On the campaign trail, President-Elect Donald Trump pledged to “terminate” the law and “rescind all unspent funds.” Rescinding all or part of the law would require action…

Inflation can have a significant impact on federal tax breaks. While recent inflation has come down since its peak in 2022, some tax amounts will still increase for 2025. The IRS recently announced next year’s inflation-adjusted amounts for several provisions. Here are the highlights. Standard deduction. What does an increased standard deduction mean for you? A…

As we approach 2025, changes are coming to the Social Security wage base. The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $176,100 for 2025 (up from $168,600 for 2024). Wages and self-employment income above this amount aren’t subject to Social Security tax. If your business…

As a business owner, you may travel to visit customers, attend conferences, check on vendors and for other purposes. Understanding which travel expenses are tax deductible can significantly affect your bottom line. Properly managing travel costs can help ensure compliance and maximize your tax savings. Your tax home Eligible taxpayers can deduct the ordinary and…

As the end of the year approaches, many people start to think about their finances and tax strategies. One effective way to reduce potential estate taxes and show generosity to loved ones is by giving cash gifts before December 31. Under tax law, you can gift a certain amount each year without incurring gift taxes or…

Hiring household help, whether you employ a nanny, housekeeper or gardener, can significantly ease the burden of childcare and daily chores. However, as a household employer, it’s critical to understand your tax obligations, commonly called the “nanny tax.” If you hire a household employee who isn’t an independent contractor, you may be liable for federal…

By: Miri Hunter, CPA, CVA, CGMA           The West Virginia State Tax Department has announced that effective January 1, 2025, the personal income tax rates will be reduced by 4%, which will bring the top rate down from 5.12% to 4.92%.  The tax rate is a graduated tax rate which based…