How to save taxes? Let’s count the ways.

Summary of 2024 Business Retirement Plans

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Are there exceptions to the 10% early withdraw Penalty?

Actually there are quite a few. Here’s a partial list.

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How to avoid a “BIG” tax problem

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Why you should start a 529 Plan for your 2 year-old child

Start the 15-year clock! Open a 529 plan for each child today. It doesn’t take thousands of dollars or in some cases even hundreds of dollars-maybe as little as $100 to open this savings account. By opening it now the parent can start the 15-year savings clock so that all earnings in the account are…

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More Security from the Secure Act 2.0

At What Age Does the Government Require the RMD? The chart below gives you the age when you have to start taking RMDs: Your Birth Year Your Mandatory RMD Age 1950 or earlier 72 (70.5 for those who turned 70.5 before 2020) 1951-1959 73 1960 or later 75 When Do I Have to Take My…

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Inflation adjustments to tax items

With inflation at a 40-year high, inflation-adjusted tax amounts have kicked into place. Here are the increased amounts for 2022 and 2023.    

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IRS grants penalty relief!

This is a rare gift from the imperial IRS. Check the article below for details.

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MMDA- Making meals deductible again

Have you missed partying and having business meals with your prospects, customers, and employees? Well, get ready to start again. Soon, COVID-19 will be behind us, we can get back to normal. To help you get ready, check the table below for what you can do in 2021 and 2022 as the law stands now:…

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IRS changes gears with new mileage rate July 1, 2022

It’s easy to forget about the business use of your personal car. Here’s how to calculate this deduction for all your business miles.

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Tax-Deductible Retirement Plans for 2022

For the small business owner: Options when you are self-employed with no employees (Chart 1 below) Options when you are the only employee of your corporation (Chart 2 below)  

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How to save taxes? Let’s count the ways.

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Which ancient culture accepted wild animals as tax payment?

Which ancient culture accepted wild animals as tax payment?

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Is it really theirs?

“Without property rights, no other rights are possible.” – Ayn Rand

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The other tax date in April

The other tax date in April – this one can cost you 50%

Tax facts for 2016

Quick Tax Facts for 2017

Quick Tax Facts for 2017

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Safe harbors from the IRS storm

These are your personal “safe zones” from the tax man when you use depreciation.

A primer on basic economics in starting a business

Guest Editor Dr. Walter Williams’ commentary on starting a business

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Tax Credits for Employers

How to save taxes by smart hiring.

ID theft and the IRS

ID Theft and the IRS

If you’ve been inconvenienced with the IRS assigning you a PIN you’ll be encouraged to know . . .

Benefits and Tax Credits

Tax credits for small businesses

Tax credits reduce tax liability dollar-for-dollar, making them particularly valuable. One of them might not be available after 2017.

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