THE LOGISTICS: PAYING THE SALT WORKAROUND TAX We previously sent you information about the details of the SALT cap work around, or Pass-Through Entity (PTET) on November 8, 2021. Here is a brief recap and a link to the full article: The Franchise Tax Board has now published the PTE Elective Tax Payment Voucher (FTB 3893) on November 1, 2021. The voucher may be used by S corporations and partnerships to … Read more
Tax-advantages of making IRA contributions Retirement plans like IRAs allow your money to grow tax-deferred — or, for Roth accounts, tax-free. Deductible contributions will lower your 2017 tax bill, but even nondeductible contributions can be beneficial. The last day to make these contributions is April 17, 2018. Don’t lose the opportunity The 2017 limit for total contributions to all IRAs generally is $5,500 ($6,500 if you were age 50 or older … Read more
Whether you’re claiming charitable deductions on your 2017 return or planning your donations for 2018, be sure you know how much you’re allowed to deduct. Your deduction depends on more than just the actual amount you donate. Type of gift One of the biggest factors affecting your deduction is what you give: Cash. You may deduct 100% gifts made by check, credit card or payroll deduction. Ordinary-income property. For stocks and bonds … Read more
Use an audit to find savings It’s a safe bet that state tax authorities will let you know if you haven’t paid enough sales and use taxes, but what are the odds that you’ll be notified if you’ve paid too much? The chances are slim — so slim that many businesses use reverse audits to find overpayments so they can seek refunds. Take all of your exemptions In most states, … Read more
There are many ways to save for a child’s or grandchild’s education. But one has annual contribution limits, and if you don’t make a 2016 contribution by December 31, the opportunity will be lost forever. We’re talking about Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). How ESAs work With an ESA, you contribute money now that the beneficiary can use later to pay qualified education expenses: Although contributions aren’t deductible, plan assets … Read more
Typically, it’s better to defer tax. One way is through controlling when your business recognizes income and incurs deductible expenses. Here are two timing strategies that can help businesses do this: Defer income to next year. If your business uses the cash method of accounting, you can defer billing for your products or services. Or, if you use the accrual method, you can delay shipping products or delivering services. Accelerate … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you’re charitably inclined, making donations is probably one of your key year-end tax planning strategies. But if you typically give cash, you may want to consider another option that provides not just one but two tax benefits: Donating long-term appreciated stock. More tax savings Are you planning to make charitable donations before year-end? Do you own appreciated stock that you’d like to sell, but you’re concerned about the tax … Read more
Section 529 plans provide a tax-advantaged way to help pay for college expenses. Here are just a few of the benefits: Although contributions aren’t deductible for federal purposes, plan assets can grow tax-deferred. Some states offer tax incentives for contributing in the form of deductions or credits. The plans usually offer high contribution limits, and there are no income limits for contributing. Prepaid tuition plans With this type of 529 … Read more
Combining business and vacation travel: What can you deduct? If you travel on a business trip within the United States and tack on some vacation days, you can deduct some of your expenses. But exactly what can you write off? Transportation expenses Transportation costs to and from the location of your business activity are 100% deductible as long as the primary reason for the trip is business rather than pleasure. … Read more
