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Feb 2, 20231 min read
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
Dec 28, 20222 min read
How to minimize the S corporation LIFO recapture tax
If you’re considering converting your C corporation to an S corporation, be aware that there may be tax implications if you’ve been using...
ConnollySteele
Dec 19, 20222 min read
2023 Q1 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 first quarter of 2023. Keep in mind...
ConnollySteele
Dec 1, 20223 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
Nov 25, 20222 min read
Year-end giving to charity or loved ones
The holiday season is here and many people plan to donate to their favorite charities or give money or assets to their loved ones before...
ConnollySteele
Nov 21, 20222 min read
Is your business closing? Here are your final tax responsibilities
Businesses shut down for many reasons. Some of the reasons that businesses shutter their doors: An owner retirement, A lease expiration,...
ConnollySteele
Nov 16, 20223 min read
How savings bonds are taxed
Series EE Bonds dated May 2005 and after earn a fixed rate of interest. Bonds purchased between May 1997 and April 30, 2005, earn a...
ConnollySteele
Nov 9, 20223 min read
Adopting a child? Bring home a tax break too
Two tax benefits are available to offset the expenses of adopting a child. In 2022, adoptive parents may be able to claim a credit...
ConnollySteele
Nov 7, 20222 min read
2023 limits for businesses that have HSAs — or want to establish them
No one needs to remind business owners that the cost of employee health care benefits keeps going up. One way to provide some of these...
ConnollySteele
Nov 2, 20222 min read
How inflation will affect your 2022 and 2023 tax bills
The effects of inflation are all around. You’re probably paying more for gas, food, health care and other expenses than you were last...
ConnollySteele
Oct 26, 20223 min read
You may be liable for “nanny tax” for all types of domestic workers
You’ve probably heard of the “nanny tax.” But even if you don’t employ a nanny, it may apply to you. Hiring a house cleaner, gardener or...
ConnollySteele
Oct 24, 20222 min read
Employers: In 2023, the Social Security wage base is going up
The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $160,200 for...
ConnollySteele
Oct 19, 20223 min read
Plan now to make tax-smart year-end gifts to loved ones
Are you feeling generous at year end? Taxpayers can transfer substantial amounts free of gift taxes to their children or other recipients...
ConnollySteele
Oct 17, 20222 min read
Providing fringe benefits to employees with no tax strings attached
Businesses can provide benefits to employees that don’t cost them much or anything at all. However, in some cases, employees may have to...
ConnollySteele
Oct 3, 20223 min read
Worried about an IRS audit? Prepare in advance
IRS audit rates are historically low, according to a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, but that’s little consolation...
ConnollySteele
Sep 27, 20223 min read
Year-end tax planning ideas for individuals
Now that fall is officially here, it’s a good time to start taking steps that may lower your tax bill for this year and next. One of the...
ConnollySteele
Sep 26, 20222 min read
Work Opportunity Tax Credit provides help to employers
In today’s tough job market and economy, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) may help employers. Many business owners are hiring and...
ConnollySteele
Sep 21, 20223 min read
Don’t forget income taxes when planning your estate
As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($12.06 million in 2022), many estates no longer need to be concerned with federal...
ConnollySteele
Sep 19, 20221 min read
2022 Q4 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 fourth quarter of 2022. Keep in mind...
ConnollySteele
Sep 7, 20222 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...
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