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Operating as a C corporation: Weigh the benefits and drawbacks

January 2, 2025

When deciding on the best structure for your business, one option to consider is a C corporation. This entity offers several advantages and disadvantages that may significantly affect your business operations and financial health. Here’s a detailed look at the pros and cons of operating as a C corporation. Tax implications A C corporation allows the…

The tax treatment of intangible assets

January 2, 2025

Intangible assets, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights and goodwill, play a crucial role in today’s businesses. The tax treatment of these assets can be complex, but businesses need to understand the issues involved. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions. What are intangible assets? The term “intangibles” covers many items. Determining whether an acquired…

Healthy savings: How tax-smart HSAs can benefit your small business and employees

January 2, 2025

As a small business owner, managing health care costs for yourself and your employees can be challenging. One effective tool to consider adding is a Health Savings Account (HSA). HSAs offer a range of benefits that can help you save on health care expenses while providing valuable tax advantages. You may already have an HSA.…

The amount you and your employees can save for retirement is going up slightly in 2025

January 2, 2025

How much can you and your employees contribute to your 401(k)s or other retirement plans next year? In Notice 2024-80, the IRS recently announced cost-of-living adjustments that apply to the dollar limitations for retirement plans, as well as other qualified plans, for 2025. With inflation easing, the amounts aren’t increasing as much as in recent…

From flights to meals: A guide to business travel tax deductions

January 2, 2025

As a business owner, you may travel to visit customers, attend conferences, check on vendors and for other purposes. Understanding which travel expenses are tax deductible can significantly affect your bottom line. Properly managing travel costs can help ensure compliance and maximize your tax savings. Your tax home Eligible taxpayers can deduct the ordinary and…

2 Things We Recommend for All Individual Income Tax Filers Prior to 12/31/2024

December 9, 2024

The 2024 tax season is quickly approaching. It isn’t unusual for our firm to see one or two clients each year fall victim to identity theft involving bogus income tax returns claiming refunds that are directed to bank accounts set up by scammers. Of course this causes problems for the legitimate taxpayer. Correcting those issues…