What’s in the Covid relief bill: Recovery rebates, extended unemployment and more
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 includes a number of provisions beneficial to individuals and business owners, particularly in light of ongoing economic turmoil in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to the extension of the Paycheck Protection Program, the CAA contains another round of direct payments to individuals, extended unemployment insurance and […]
Approach conservation easements with caution
Donating large tracts of land to a charitable organization in exchange for a sizable tax deduction sounds like a win-win, but is it? We are hearing of more and more partnerships or LLCs becoming involved in syndicated conservation easement transactions, in which the partnership or LLC purchases land for the purpose of donating the property […]
IRS Tax Tip: Tax credit available for parents who adopt
Taxpayers who adopted or started the adoption process during 2019 should review the rules around the adoption credit. While the amount of the credit increases for qualified taxpayers, the rules remain the same. Here are some facts to help people understand the credit and if they can claim it when filing their taxes: The maximum […]
Qualified Opportunity Fund is a worthy option for investing capital gains
The business landscape is ever evolving as many owners are selling their businesses or restaurants or retiring. The upside is these business owners are often realizing a significant return on their life’s investment. The downside is a large capital gains tax bill is looming on the horizon. There is an option that can provide a […]
Hiring this summer? You may qualify for a valuable tax credit
Is your business hiring this summer? If the employees come from certain “targeted groups,” you may be eligible for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). This includes youth whom you bring in this summer for two or three months. The maximum credit employers can claim is $2,400 to $9,600 for each eligible employee. 10 targeted […]
What is the right 401(k) for your business?
Most employers know the value of offering employees a tax-advantaged retirement plan, but the question is finding the right one. The most common plan of this type is a 401(k), but you may not be aware that there are a variety of types. Below is an overview of some of the most popular options: Traditional. […]
From hospitals to movies, Ga. offers some unique tax credits
The state of Georgia is offering a couple unique opportunities to receive tax credits and at the same time do something positive for the local economy. Georgia Heart Hospital Program The first is the Georgia Heart Hospital Program, which is expected to continue at least through Dec. 31, 2019. Through this program, Georgia taxpayers can […]
IRS withdraws proposed rules impacting family businesses
Members of family-owned businesses avoided potentially costly estate planning rules now that the IRS has withdrawn controversial proposed regulations. The IRS proposed late in 2016 a new set of regulations governing family-owned entities under Section 2704. Conducting a formal business valuation of a closely held family entity is often a necessary part of estate planning. […]
Six things to remember when donating to charity
Whether it’s sponsoring an event, contributing to a worthy organization or donating items to a charity, many people give throughout the year. But, there are several things to remember when it comes to tax time. First, in order to claim a charitable deduction on your tax return, you must do two things: Have a bank […]