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Businesses Beware of the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
If you own or manage a business with employees, there’s a harsh tax penalty that you could be at risk for paying personally. The Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP) applies to Social Security and income taxes that are withheld by a business from its employees’ wages. Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
Foreign Homes and Estate Plans
Don't overlook foreign assets when planning your estate. If you own real estate outside the U.S., you should address the assets in your estate plan. But watch out for double taxation. There's that risk if the assets are subject to estate, inheritance or other death taxes in the country where
Tax-Basis Reporting is Making a Comeback for Some Small Businesses
Accrual-basis financial statements are considered by many to be the gold standard in financial reporting. But with the increasing cost and complexity of today’s accounting rules — in particular, the updated lease guidance that went into effect last year — some private companies are seeking a simpler alternative to U.S.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Claiming Big First-Year Real Estate Depreciation Deductions
Your business may be able to claim big first-year depreciation tax deductions for eligible real estate expenditures rather than depreciate them over several years. But should you? It’s not as simple as it may seem. Qualified Improvement Property For qualifying assets placed in service in tax years beginning in 2023,
Survive an IRS Audit by Preparing
The IRS recently released its audit statistics for the 2022 fiscal year and fewer taxpayers had their returns examined as compared with prior years. But even though a small percentage of returns are being chosen for audits these days, that will be little consolation if yours is one of them.
Ways to Shield Your Wealth From Lawsuits and Creditors
Much of estate planning focuses on transferring your wealth to loved ones in a tax-efficient manner. But for some people, it’s equally important to protect that wealth against frivolous lawsuits or baseless creditors’ claims. If your business, professional or personal activities expose your assets to attack by litigants or creditors,
2024 Health Savings Account Contribution Limits
The IRS recently released guidance providing the 2024 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). HSA Fundamentals An HSA is a trust created or organized exclusively for the purpose of paying the “qualified medical expenses” of an “account beneficiary.” An HSA can only be established for the benefit of an
Ways You May Reduce the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax
High-income taxpayers face a regular income tax rate of 35% or 37%. And they may also have to pay a 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) that’s imposed in addition to regular income tax. Fortunately, there are some ways you may be able to reduce its impact. Affected Taxpayers The
Why can’t my business pay its bills?
If your profitable business has trouble making ends meet, it’s not alone. Many business owners mistakenly equate profits with cash flow, leading to shortfalls in the checking account. The truth is that there are many reasons these numbers might differ. Fluctuations in Working Capital Profits (or pretax earnings) are closely
DWC CPAs and Advisors Announce Firm Promotions
DWC CPAs and Advisors is pleased to announce the following promotions: Sarah J. Fischer, CPA, to Principal Sarah became a valued member of the DWC tax team in 2001. Her areas of expertise revolve around family-owned businesses, business tax planning, ACA rules, compensation/fringe benefit planning, and offering financial planning and