by Lori Bowden | Oct 3, 2024 | Business, Newsletter, Taxes
Some small businesses struggle with employee morale for a variety of reasons, one of which may be economic uncertainty. If you want to boost employees’ spirits without a big financial outlay, an achievement awards program is a relatively low-cost fringe benefit that...
by Lori Bowden | Oct 1, 2024 | Individuals, Newsletter, Taxes
As the year winds to a close, your chance to lower your 2024 tax bill also winds down. If you’re age 70½ or older, you may want to make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your IRA before year end. Normally, distributions from a traditional IRA are taxable....
by Lori Bowden | Sep 5, 2024 | Business, Newsletter, Taxes
It’s a challenging time for many businesses. Therefore, any help you can get, such as tax incentives and sales tax exemptions, can make a big difference. Unfortunately, these benefits often go unclaimed because businesses don’t know about them or erroneously think...
by Lori Bowden | Sep 2, 2024 | Individuals, Newsletter, Taxes
If you pay premiums for Medicare health insurance, you may be able to combine them with other qualifying expenses and claim them as an itemized deduction for medical expenses on your tax return. This includes amounts for “Medigap” insurance and Medicare Advantage...
by Lori Bowden | Sep 1, 2024 | Business, Newsletter, Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently announced significant updates to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) program, which is vital for all businesses that have claimed or are considering claiming the credit. Here’s what you need to know: Lifting of the ERC...
by Lori Bowden | Aug 4, 2024 | Business, Newsletter, Taxes
Are you in the process of starting a business or contemplating changing your business entity? If so, you’ll need to decide how to organize your company. Should you operate as a C corporation or as a pass-through entity such as a partnership, limited liability company...
