Tax News
The C Corp Leasing Company: Why It's Not the Tax Haven It Seems
Who wouldn’t want to drop their tax rate by over 15% simply by setting up a new company and moving some money around?
When S Corps and Real Estate Don’t Mix: What Every Investor Should Know
The Hidden Consequences of S Corporations and Rental Real Estate
Decoding Financial Advising: How Do Planners Get Paid?
How do financial planners make money?
The Future of Taxes: How ChatGPT4 Could Change the Game
Did taxes just get easier? How ChatGPT4 and other AI may make taxes less…taxing.
Donating Stock vs. Cash: The Tax-Saving Strategy You May Be Missing
If you’re sitting on stock that’s increased in value, donate the stock rather than cash for an added tax benefit.
3 Harsh Truths about Disability Insurance: Why Your Coverage May Not Be Enough
If we give it any thought at all, we expect our disability policies to kick in if we can’t work. But are we truly covered?
Tax strategy “influencers” - can they deliver on their promises?
Tax strategy “influencers” claim they can quickly teach aspiring tax professionals how to save their clients meaningful tax dollars. But can they?
What’s up with the “fair tax”?
There’s a lot of talk about a “fair tax”. What is it? Is it truly “fair”?
Does your non-profit actually have tax-exempt status?
You may be operating your organization as if it’s a non-profit, but does it ACTUALLY have non-profit status with the IRS? Make sure you have this documented.
Spotting bad tax advice on social media
Going to social media for tax advice? Hey, it’s not a bad place to start. Just…be careful.
SECURE Act 2.0 changes to IRA required minimum distributions
The SECURE Act 2.0 makes many changes to retirement plans. One change is required minimum distributions being pushed out.
Do I need to pay Estimated Taxes?
Many of our clients make estimated tax payments. Part of our job is to help them determine when to make these payments and how much to pay. What are estimated taxes and how do they apply to you?
Be careful asking bots for tax advice
Be careful asking tax questions to chat bots. At least for now.
Don't screw up your DAF donation
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are a commonly-used tool for tax-efficient charitable giving. Here’s how to not screw up your donor-advised fund contribution.
How to read a tax notice
IRS notice in the mail? Prompt, thoughtful action will maximize the odds that your situation is resolved as quickly and painlessly as possible.
I recently saved a client’s heirs $699,429 in income taxes. Give or take.
Leaving assets to your heirs? If not done tax-efficiently, they may get much less than they otherwise could.
Tax consequences of cash gifts
The tax consequences of a cash gift depend on the recipient.
Trust misconceptions
No, your trust doesn’t let you deduct everything and other trust misconceptions