Advantages and Disadvantages of Tax-Deferred Fixed Annuities
Like many investment products, tax-deferred fixed annuities have both advantages and disadvantages. We explain in this week’s Tax Tip.
New IRS Guidance on State and Local Tax Refunds
If you received a federal tax benefit from deducting state and local taxes as an itemized deduction in a prior taxable year and you recover all or a portion of those taxes in the current taxable year, you may need to include a portion of the recovery in gross income. We explain in this week’s Tax Tip.
“Boot” and Relief of Owner’s Liabilities
Generally the incorporation of a business is tax free to both the shareholders and the corporation…that is until “boot” is involved. We explain in this week’s Business Tip.
Tax Benefits for Members of the Military
We give a rundown of the most prominent tax benefits for members of the military in this week’s Tax Tip.
The Win-Win Scenario of Restricted Stock Comes with Major Caveats
Restricted stock is a powerful part of compensation packages, tying your success to your company’s growth. Careful financial and tax planning can maximize the benefits and minimize the risks.
Avoiding Personal Holding Company Tax
Corporations should monitor their earnings and the types of income to detect potential exposure to the PHC tax. Read more in this Business Tip.
Gift and Estate Tax Primer
The tax code places limits on the amounts that individuals can gift to others without paying taxes. We explain in this week’s Tax Tip.
Businesses May Qualify for Research and Development Tax Credits
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP® explains how businesses who are focusing on improving your processes to give them a competitive edge in the market place may benefit from the Research and Development Tax Credit. Read the article here Disclosures: The investments referenced within this article may currently be traded by Henssler Financial.…
Read This before Tossing Old Tax Records!
If you’re about to apply the KonMari method to your tax paperwork – READ THIS FIRST! While it may not spark joy, you need to keep some tax paperwork in case of an audit. We explain in this week’s Tax Tip.
Research and Development Tax Credits
As business owners, constantly innovating is key to staying ahead. Did you know that your innovative efforts might qualify you for the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit? This incentive, introduced in 1981, supports businesses that invest in new or improved products, processes, and software.