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Lower Your Tax Bill With an IRA Contribution
If you’re gathering documents to file your 2023 tax return and you’re concerned that your tax bill may be higher than you’d like, there might still be an opportunity to lower it. If you qualify, you can make a deductible contribution to a traditional IRA right up until the April
April 15 is the Deadline for Gift Tax Returns Too
Did you make large gifts to your children, grandchildren or others last year? If so, it’s important to determine if you’re required to file a 2023 gift tax return. In some cases, it might be beneficial to file one — even if it’s not required. Who must file? The annual
What’s the difference between cash and accrual basis accounting?
Financial statements are critical to monitoring your business’s financial health. In addition to helping management make informed business decisions, year-end and interim financial statements may be required by lenders, investors and franchisors. Here’s an overview of two common accounting methods, along with the pros and cons of each method. Cash
DWC’s Online Tax Planning Guide
Did you know DWC CPAs and Advisors has an online Tax Planning Guide that provides resources and information for tax planning basics, investing, real estate, business and executive comp, family and education, charitable giving, retirement and estate planning. Visit our Client Resources page to access the guide.
Pay Attention to Securities Laws When Planning Your Estate
Do your assets include unregistered securities, such as restricted stocks or interests in hedge funds or private equity funds? If so, it’s important to consider the securities laws that may be involved in various estate planning strategies. Potential Estate Planning Issues Transfers of unregistered securities, either as outright gifts or
Best Practices for M&A Due Diligence
Engaging in a merger or acquisition (M&A) can help your business grow, but it also can be risky. Buyers must understand the strengths and weaknesses of their intended partners or acquisition targets before entering the transactions. A robust due diligence process does more than assess the reasonableness of the sales price. It
Kiddie Tax Can Affect Young Adults as Well as Kids
The so-called “kiddie tax” can cause some of a child’s unearned income to be taxed at the parent’s higher marginal federal income tax rates instead of at the usually much lower rates that a child would otherwise pay. For purposes of this federal income tax provision, a “child” can be
Use a Cost Segregation Study to Cut Taxes and Boost Cash Flow
Is your business depreciating over 30 years the entire cost of constructing the building that houses your enterprise? If so, you should consider a cost segregation study. It may allow you to accelerate depreciation deductions on certain items, thereby reducing taxes and boosting cash flow. Depreciation Basics Business buildings generally
Estate Planning for All!
Chris West, CPA, PFS Estate planning is an essential aspect of any personal finance journey, involving the proactive determination of how your assets will be distributed and managed after your passing. It also provides an opportunity to specify the care arrangements for minor children. Whether you know it
Claiming a Medical Expense Tax Deduction
One of your New Year’s resolutions may be to pay more attention to your health. Of course, that may cost you. Can you deduct your out-of-pocket medical costs on your tax return? It depends. Many expenses are tax deductible, but there are several requirements and limitations that make it difficult