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Many tax limits affecting businesses have increased for 2023
An array of tax-related limits that affect businesses are indexed annually, and due to high inflation, many have increased more than...
ConnollySteele
Feb 2, 20231 min read


Strategies for investors to cut taxes as year-end approaches
The overall stock market has been down during 2022 but there have been some bright spots. As year-end approaches, consider making some...
ConnollySteele
Dec 1, 20223 min read


Separating your business from its real estate
Does your business need real estate to conduct operations? Or does it otherwise hold property and put the title in the name of the...
ConnollySteele
Sep 12, 20223 min read


Year-end tax planning ideas for your small business
Now that Labor Day has passed, it’s a good time to think about making moves that may help lower your small business taxes for this year...
ConnollySteele
Sep 7, 20223 min read


Is your income high enough to owe two extra taxes?
High-income taxpayers face two special taxes — a 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) and a 0.9% additional Medicare tax on wage and...
ConnollySteele
Sep 7, 20222 min read


Estimated tax payments: Who owes them and when is the next one due?
If you don’t have enough federal tax withheld from your paychecks and other payments, you may have to make estimated tax payments. This...
ConnollySteele
Aug 10, 20223 min read


Is your withholding adequate? Here’s how to check
When you filed your federal tax return this year, were you surprised to find you owed money? You might want to change your withholding so...
ConnollySteele
Aug 2, 20222 min read


Three tax breaks for small businesses
Sometimes, bigger isn’t better: Your small- or medium-sized business may be eligible for some tax breaks that aren’t available to larger...
ConnollySteele
Jul 27, 20222 min read


The kiddie tax: Does it affect your family?
Many people wonder how they can save taxes by transferring assets into their children’s names. This tax strategy is called income...
ConnollySteele
Jul 20, 20223 min read


The tax obligations if your business closes its doors
Sadly, many businesses have been forced to shut down recently due to the pandemic and the economy. If this is your situation, we can...
ConnollySteele
Jul 11, 20222 min read


Is your corporation eligible for the dividends-received deduction?
There’s a valuable tax deduction available to a C corporation when it receives dividends. The “dividends-received deduction” is designed...
ConnollySteele
Jun 13, 20223 min read


Businesses may receive notices about information returns that don’t match IRS records
The IRS has begun mailing notices to businesses, financial institutions and other payers that filed certain returns with information that...
ConnollySteele
May 2, 20222 min read


Want to turn a hobby into a business? Watch out for the tax rules
Like many people, you may have dreamed of turning a hobby into a regular business. You won’t have any tax headaches if your new business...
ConnollySteele
Apr 27, 20222 min read


The tax mechanics involved in the sale of trade or business property
What are the tax consequences of selling property used in your trade or business? There are many rules that can potentially apply to the...
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Apr 25, 20222 min read


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Apr 25, 20220 min read


Tax issues to assess when converting from a C corporation to an S corporation
Operating as an S corporation may help reduce federal employment taxes for small businesses in the right circumstances. Although S...
ConnollySteele
Apr 11, 20222 min read


It’s almost that time of year again! If you’re not ready, file for an extension
The clock is ticking down to the April 18 tax filing deadline. Sometimes, it’s not possible to gather your tax information and file by...
ConnollySteele
Mar 29, 20223 min read


Taking the opposite approach: Ways your business can accelerate taxable income and defer deductions
Typically, businesses want to delay recognition of taxable income into future years and accelerate deductions into the current year. But...
ConnollySteele
Mar 21, 20222 min read


How will revised tax limits affect your 2022 taxes?
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...
ConnollySteele
Jan 13, 20223 min read


Businesses with employees who receive tips may be eligible for a tax credit
If you’re an employer with a business where tipping is customary for providing food and beverages, you may qualify for a federal tax...
ConnollySteele
Jan 10, 20222 min read
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