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Dear Valued Client,
The arrival of Fall brings us the October 15 individual extension tax deadline. This is a hard date, so contact our office if you or someone you know still needs assistance.
With tax reform, proactive planning is more critical than ever. In this edition of our client newsletter, we cover reasonable compensation rules, the new 20% deduction of pass-through income for trades or businesses, essential steps to take before you start a business, tax-deferred investing and much more. With added tax and business complexity, you need to plan ahead to maximize your savings.
Our goal is to provide you with an unparalleled level of client service. If you see something that you want to talk about, please contact us to explore the possibilities. We rely on satisfied clients as the primary source of new business, and your reviews and referrals are both welcomed and most sincerely appreciated!
Tax Pro Plus
The arrival of Fall brings us the October 15 individual extension tax deadline. This is a hard date, so contact our office if you or someone you know still needs assistance.
With tax reform, proactive planning is more critical than ever. In this edition of our client newsletter, we cover reasonable compensation rules, the new 20% deduction of pass-through income for trades or businesses, essential steps to take before you start a business, tax-deferred investing and much more. With added tax and business complexity, you need to plan ahead to maximize your savings.
Our goal is to provide you with an unparalleled level of client service. If you see something that you want to talk about, please contact us to explore the possibilities. We rely on satisfied clients as the primary source of new business, and your reviews and referrals are both welcomed and most sincerely appreciated!
Tax Pro Plus
Are You Prepared for a Disaster?
This year’s wildfires, record rains, flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and potential for earthquakes should all act as reminders that you should be prepared for a disaster. Sure, it will take some effort on your part and you may never be affected by a disaster, but if you are, you will sure wish you had been prepared. It can become a nightmare, whether it impacts you personally or your business.
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Do You Own a Specified Service Trade or Business? If So, Your 20% Flow-Through Tax Deduction May Be Limited
As part of its recent tax reform, Congress included a new 20% deduction of pass-through income for trades or businesses other than C-corporations. This pass-through income is referred to as qualified business income (QBI); for trades or businesses, it generally includes bottom-line profits, and for S-corporations and partnerships, it includes K-1 flow-through income. This new law was added as tax code section 199A, so the deduction is often referred to as the 199A deduction.
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Disabled Taxpayer Tax Benefits
Taxpayers with disabilities may qualify for a number of tax credits and other tax benefits. Parents of children with disabilities may also qualify. Listed below are several tax credits and other benefits that are available if you or someone else listed on your federal tax return is disabled.
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The Key Steps to Take BEFORE You Start a New Business
Very few people think that starting a new business is easy. But at the same time, there are few first-time entrepreneurs who realize just how involved things are from the moment you start trying to bring that idea that previously only existed in your head into the real world.
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5 Reasons to Amend a Previously Filed Tax Return
The most recent data from the IRS on individual tax returns indicates that of 131 million returns filed, about 5 million were expected to be amended. This comes to less than 4 percent, but that projection still affects a significant number of taxpayers. Filing an amended tax return can be a hassle that you definitely want to avoid if possible. But there are some situations where you'll have to do so, and it's prudent to seek out the help of a tax advisor who can guide you through the process. Here's why you may need to file an amended tax return.
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Surrogacy Fees and Taxes
Articles about the taxability and deductibility of surrogacy fees are rare because there are far fewer surrogacies than with conventional births. Surrogacy is a legal arrangement in which a surrogate mother, new parents and (often) a surrogacy agency enter into a binding contract. In the event of a breach of that contract, any party can be held to the terms of the agreement.
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Reasonable Compensation and S Corporations
Unlike a C corporation, which itself pays the tax on its taxable income, an S corporation does not directly pay taxes on its income; instead, its income, losses, deductions, and credits are distributed across its shareholders’ individual tax returns on a pro rata basis. These distributions are not subject to self-employment (Social Security and Medicare) taxes. As a result, many S corporations ignore the requirement that each shareholder-employee must take reasonable compensation in the form of W-2 wages in exchange for services performed for the corporation. These wages are subject to Social Security and Medicare taxes (which the corporation and the employee generally split equally); the corporation is also responsible for paying the Federal Unemployment Tax (as well as any state unemployment taxes).
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Understanding Tax-Deferred Investing
When you are attempting to save money for your children’s future education or your retirement, you may do so in a number of ways, including investing in the stock market, buying real estate for income and appreciation, or simply putting money away in education savings accounts or retirement plans.
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How to Enter Bills in QuickBooks
It’s not as much fun as creating invoices, but the bills must be paid. Here’s how QuickBooks helps.
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Disclaimer: The tax advice included in this newsletter is an overview of some complex tax rules and is not intended as a thorough in-depth analysis of the tax issues discussed. Do not act on the information included in this newsletter without first determining how these issues apply to your particular set of circumstances and if there are any special tax laws or regulations that might apply to your situation.
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