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The pros and cons of turning your home into a rental
If you’re buying a new home, you may have thought about keeping your current home and renting it out. In March, average rents for one- and two-bedroom residences were $1,487 and $1,847, respectively, according to the latest Zumper National Rent Report. In some parts of the country, rents are much higher or lower than the…
The kiddie tax could affect your children until they’re young adults
The so-called “kiddie tax” can cause some of a child’s unearned income to be taxed at the parent’s higher marginal federal income tax rates instead of at the usually much lower rates that a child would otherwise pay. For purposes of this federal income tax provision, a “child” can be up to 23 years old.…
Scanning documents with your mobile device
We hope that you find the ease and security of uploading your tax documents to SafeSend an added benefit to working with our firm. That “mini computer” in your pocket or bag can be your answer for getting those documents into PDF form and off to us quickly. We hope the few easy steps listed…
The new Corporate Transparency Act carries stiff penalties for noncompliance. Does it apply to your business?
We want to make you aware of a new filing requirement. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), part of the National Defense Act for 2021, takes affect in 2024. The act requires a new disclosure of “Beneficial Ownership Information” (BOI) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) (an agency of the Department of Treasury). The penalties…
A cost segregation study may cut taxes and boost cash flow
Is your business depreciating over 30 years the entire cost of constructing the building that houses your enterprise? If so, you should consider a cost segregation study. It may allow you to accelerate depreciation deductions on certain items, thereby reducing taxes and boosting cash flow. Depreciation basics Business buildings generally have a 39-year depreciation period…
Update on depreciating business assets
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act liberalized the rules for depreciating business assets. However, the amounts change every year due to inflation adjustments. And due to high inflation, the adjustments for 2023 were big. Here are the numbers that small business owners need to know. Section 179 deductions For qualifying assets placed in service in…