Nov 8, 2016 | Firm Updates, Small Business
Saving for retirement can be tough if you are putting most of your money and time into operating a small business. However, many retirement plans are not difficult to set up, and it is important to start saving so you can enjoy a comfortable future. So if you haven’t...
Nov 2, 2016 | Firm Updates, Retirement Planning
Nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plans pay executives at some time in the future for services to be currently performed. They differ from qualified plans, such as 401(k)s, in that: NQDC plans can favor certain highly compensated employees, Although the...
Oct 26, 2016 | Firm Updates, Tax Tips
Many tax breaks are reduced or eliminated for higher-income taxpayers. Two of particular note are the itemized deduction reduction and the personal exemption phaseout. Income thresholds If your adjusted gross income (AGI) exceeds the applicable threshold, most of your...
Oct 18, 2016 | Firm Updates, Tax Tips
In addition to income tax, you must pay Social Security and Medicare taxes on earned income, such as salary and self-employment income. The 12.4% Social Security tax applies only up to the Social Security wage base of $118,500 for 2016. All earned income is subject to...