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Three Mutual Fund Tax Hazards to Avoid
Investing in mutual funds is an easy way to diversify a portfolio, which is one reason why they are commonly found in retirement plans such as IRAs and 401(k)s. But if you hold such funds in taxable accounts, or are considering such investments, beware of these three...
Awards of RSUs can provide tax deferral opportunity
Executives and other key employees are often compensated with more than just salary, fringe benefits and bonuses. They may also be awarded stock-based compensation, such as restricted stock or stock options. Another form becoming more common is restricted stock units...
Throw a company picnic for employees this summer and enjoy larger deductions
Many businesses host a picnic for employees in the summer. It’s a fun activity for your staff, and you may be able to take a larger deduction for the cost than you would on other meal and entertainment expenses. Deduction limits Generally, businesses are limited to...
Finding the right tax-advantaged account to fund your health care expenses
With health care costs continuing to climb, tax-friendly ways to pay for these expenses are more attractive than ever. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) all provide opportunities for...
Combine business travel and a family vacation without losing tax benefits
Are you thinking about turning a business trip into a family vacation this summer? This can be a great way to fund a portion of your vacation costs. But if you’re not careful, you could lose the tax benefits of business travel. Reasonable and necessary Generally, if...
Stock market volatility can cut tax on a Roth IRA conversion
This year’s stock market volatility can be unnerving, but if you have a traditional IRA, this volatility may provide a valuable opportunity: It can allow you to convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA at a lower tax cost. Traditional IRAs Contributions to a...
How many employees does your business have for ACA purposes?
It seems like a simple question: How many full-time workers does your business employ? But when it comes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the answer can be complicated. The number of workers you employ determines whether your organization is an applicable large...
How summer day camp can save you taxes
Although the kids might still be in school for a few more weeks, summer day camp is rapidly approaching for many families. Did you know that sending your child to day camp might make you eligible for a tax credit? The power of tax credits Day camp (but not overnight...
Putting your home on the market? Understand the tax consequences of a sale
As the school year draws to a close and the days lengthen, you may be one of the many homeowners who are getting ready to put their home on the market. After all, in many locales, summer is the best time of year to sell a home. But it’s important to think not only...
QSB stock offers two valuable tax benefits
By investing in qualified small business (QSB) stock, you can diversify your portfolio and enjoy two valuable tax benefits: 1. Tax-free gain rollovers. If within 60 days of selling QSB stock you buy other QSB stock with the proceeds, you can defer the tax on your gain...