November 5, 2018 / by Brett Hess / Uncategorized
Donate appreciated stock for twice the tax benefits A tried-and-true year end tax strategy is to make charitable donations. As long as you itemize and your gift qualifies, you can claim a charitable deduction. But did you know that you can enjoy an additional tax benefit if you donate long-term appreciated stock instead of cash? […]
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Catch-up retirement plan contributions can be particularly advantageous post-TCJA
November 21, 2018 / by Brett Hess / Uncategorized
Will you be age 50 or older on December 31? Are you still working? Are you already contributing to your 401(k) plan or Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE) up to the regular annual limit? Then you may want to make “catch-up” contributions by the end of the year. Increasing your retirement plan contributions […]
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Mutual funds: Handle with care at year end
November 13, 2018 / by Brett Hess / Uncategorized
As we approach the end of 2018, it’s a good idea to review the mutual fund holdings in your taxable accounts and take steps to avoid potential tax traps. Here are some tips. Avoid surprise capital gains Unlike with stocks, you can’t avoid capital gains on mutual funds simply by holding on to the shares. […]
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Tax Brief
November 5, 2018 / by Brett Hess / Uncategorized
Donate appreciated stock for twice the tax benefits A tried-and-true year end tax strategy is to make charitable donations. As long as you itemize and your gift qualifies, you can claim a charitable deduction. But did you know that you can enjoy an additional tax benefit if you donate long-term appreciated stock instead of cash? […]
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Data Security – The Risk is Real
October 31, 2018 / by Brett Hess / Newsletter, Small Business
No company is too small for a hacker. In fact, when it comes to data breaches – hackers tend to gravitate towards smaller businesses. Nearly two thirds of all data breaches occur within small firms. Hackers focus their attention on these companies because they don’t have millions of dollars to protect themselves from cyber-attacks like larger companies […]
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Tax-free fringe benefits help small businesses and their employees
October 11, 2018 / by Brett Hess / Small Business, Tax
In today’s tightening job market, to attract and retain the best employees, small businesses need to offer not only competitive pay, but also appealing fringe benefits. Benefits that are tax-free are especially attractive to employees. Let’s take a quick look at some popular options. Insurance Businesses can provide their employees with various types of insurance […]
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Be aware of the tax consequences before selling your home
May 21, 2018 / by Brett Hess / Tax
In many parts of the country, summer is peak season for selling a home. If you’re planning to put your home on the market soon, you’re probably thinking about things like how quickly it will sell and how much you’ll get for it. But don’t neglect to consider the tax consequences. Home sale gain exclusion […]
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2018 Q2 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers
April 3, 2018 / by Brett Hess / Small Business, Tax
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the second quarter of 2018. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to ensure you’re meeting all applicable deadlines and to learn more about the filing requirements. April […]
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Home-related tax breaks are valuable on 2017 returns, will be less so for 2018
March 22, 2018 / by Brett Hess / Tax
Home ownership is a key element of the American dream for many, and the U.S. tax code includes many tax breaks that help support this dream. If you own a home, you may be eligible for several valuable breaks when you file your 2017 return. But under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, your home-related […]
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Coming to a paycheck near you
February 12, 2018 / by Brett Hess / Uncategorized
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A few changes in the 2018 tax bill might encourage some action now.
December 26, 2017 / by Brett Hess / Tax
There are a number of changes in the 2018 tax bill that just passed. We will be sending out more information as we get all of the details over the next few days, weeks and months. However a few of the changes might impact what you do this year. 1.Tools Deduction: If you have traditionally […]
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