Industry News & Firm Updates
Improperly Forgiven PPP Loans Are Taxable
Recipients of Paycheck Protection Loans (PPP) should be aware that when a taxpayer's loan is forgiven based upon misrepresentations or omissions, they are not eligible to exclude the forgiveness from income. They must, instead, include in income the portion of the...
Retirement Contributions Limits Announced for 2023
Cost of living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for 2023 are as follows: 401(k), 403(b), 457 plans, and Thrift Savings Plan. Contribution limits for employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), most 457...
Small Business Taxpayers: The Year in Review
Here's what business owners need to know about tax provisions for 2022: Standard Mileage Rates Due to inflation, there were two standard mileage rates in 2022: 62.5 cents per business mile driven (July 1-December 31, 2022) and 58.5 per business mile driven (January...
Individual Taxpayers: The Year in Review
As we close out the year and get ready for tax season, here's what individuals and families need to know about tax provisions for 2022. Personal ExemptionsPersonal exemptions are eliminated for tax years 2018 through 2025. Standard DeductionsThe standard deduction for...
Eligible Families Can Claim Tax Benefits Until Nov. 17th.
Starting in October, more than 9 million letters were sent out by the IRS to individuals and families who appear to qualify for a variety of key tax benefits – but did not claim them by filing a 2021 federal income tax return. Many in this group may be eligible to...
Understanding IRAs: Terms to Know
Understanding IRAs: Terms to Know IRAs, or Individual Retirement Arrangements, provide tax incentives for people to make investments that can provide financial security for their retirement. To help people better understand this type of retirement savings account,...
Year-end Tax Planning Strategies for Business Owners
Several end-of-year tax planning strategies are available to business owners to reduce their tax liability. Let's take a look: Deferring Income Businesses using the cash method of accounting can defer income into 2023 by delaying end-of-year invoices so that payment...
Year-end Tax Planning Strategies for Individuals
With the end of the year fast approaching, now is the time to take a closer look at tax planning strategies that could reduce your tax bill for 2022. General Tax Planning Strategies General tax planning strategies for individuals include accelerating or deferring...