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How to Minimize the S Corporation LIFO Recapture Tax
If you’re considering converting your C corporation to an S corporation, be aware that there may be tax implications if you’ve been using the last in, first out (LIFO) inventory method. That’s because of the LIFO recapture income that will be triggered by converting to S corporation status. Consider computing in advance what the tax [...]
Save for Retirement by Getting the Most Out of Your 401(k) Plan
Socking away money in a tax-advantaged retirement plan can help you reduce taxes and help secure a comfortable retirement. If your employer offers a 401(k) or Roth 401(k), contributing to the plan is a smart way to build a substantial nest egg. If you’re not already contributing the maximum allowed, consider increasing your contribution. Because [...]
How AI and Machine Learning Help Fight Fraud
The biannual Association of Certified Fraud Examiners “Report to the Nations” has repeatedly concluded that the longer fraud schemes remain undetected, the greater the losses for the victimized organizations. According to the 2022 report, the average fraud lasts 12 months and leads to a median loss of $117,000. But schemes that last 25 to 36 [...]
2023 Q1 Tax Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employees
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2023. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. If you have questions about filing requirements, contact us. We can ensure you’re meeting all applicable deadlines. January [...]
Sold Stock Before Year-End? Watch Out for the Wash Sale Rule
If you sold stock shares at a loss at the end of 2022 to offset gains that you’ve realized during 2022, it’s important to watch out for the “wash sale” rule. The loss could be disallowed Under this rule, if you sell stock or securities for a loss and buy substantially identical stock or securities [...]
How Business Valuators Estimate the DLOM in a Volatile Market
When valuing a business, recent market volatility may well translate into higher discounts for lack of marketability (DLOM) because investors generally will pay less for illiquid, risky investments. However, there’s a silver lining to economic uncertainty: It provides an opportunity for wealthy individuals to gift private business interests at significant discounts, potentially saving a substantial [...]
Do you Qualify for the QBI Deduction and What Can you Do to Help Qualify?
If you own a business, you may wonder if you’re eligible to take the qualified business income (QBI) deduction. Sometimes this is referred to as the pass-through deduction or the Section 199A deduction. The QBI deduction is: Available to owners of sole proprietorships, single member limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships, and S corporations, as well [...]
Worker Classification 101: Employee or Independent Contractor
As posted to IRS.gov as Tax Tip 2022-117 on 8/2/2022 A business might pay an independent contractor and an employee for the same or similar work, but there are key legal differences between the two. It is critical for business owners to correctly determine whether the people providing services are employees or independent contractors. An [...]
Impact of OTA Updates on Dealership Fixed Ops
As posted to the Bellavia Blatt YouTube Channel on 11/18/22, and the Fixed Ops Roundtable YouTube Channel on 11/18/22 (Run Time: 14 min, 59 sec) As EVs continue to represent a greater percentage of total new vehicle sales, ongoing challenges continue to present themselves forcing automobile dealers to combat the continued erosion of their profits. [...]
Answers to your Questions about Taking Withdrawals from IRAs
As you may know, you can’t keep funds in your traditional IRA indefinitely. You have to start taking withdrawals from a traditional IRA (including a SIMPLE IRA or SEP IRA) when you reach age 72. The rules for taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) are complicated, so here are some answers to frequently asked questions. What [...]
What Are Your Job Applicants Hiding?
Checkster, a reference checking company, has found that 78% of job candidates either misrepresent or consider misrepresenting themselves during the hiring process. And a survey by career advice company ResumeLab reveals that 56% of applicants either lied or “stretched the truth” in recent interviews. Findings of other studies vary, but the takeaway is generally consistent: [...]
Choosing a Business Entity? Here are the Pros and Cons of a C Corporation
If you’re launching a new business venture, you’re probably wondering which form of business is most suitable. Here is a summary of the major advantages and disadvantages of doing business as a C corporation. A C corporation allows the business to be treated and taxed as a separate entity from you as the principal owner. A [...]
Strategies for Investors to Cut Taxes as Year-End Approaches
The overall stock market has been down during 2022 but there have been some bright spots. As year-end approaches, consider making some moves to make the best tax use of paper losses and actual losses from your stock market investments. Tax rates on sales Individuals are subject to tax at a rate as high as [...]
Intangible Assets: How Must the Costs Incurred by Capitalized?
These days, most businesses have some intangible assets. The tax treatment of these assets can be complex. What makes intangibles so complicated? IRS regulations require the capitalization of costs to: Acquire or create an intangible asset, Create or enhance a separate, distinct intangible asset, Create or enhance a “future benefit” identified in IRS guidance as [...]
Will Your Business Valuation Expert Survive a Daubert Challenge?
The 30-year anniversary of Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc. (509 U.S. 579) will be coming up in 2023. This decision officially made federal judges the “gatekeepers” of expert evidence against “junk science.” Landmark case In 1993, Daubert established a two-pronged test for admissibility under Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence: An expert’s [...]
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