Tag: plan
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The Tax Impact of the TCJA on Estate Planning
The massive changes the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made to income taxes have garnered the most attention. But the new law also made major changes to gift and estate taxes. While the TCJA didn’t repeal these taxes, it did significantly reduce the number of taxpayers who’ll be subject to them, at least for…
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Could a Long-Term Deal Ease Your Succession Planning Woes?
Some business owners — particularly those who founded their companies — may find it hard to give up control to successors. Maybe you just can’t identify the right person internally to fill your shoes. While retirement isn’t in your immediate future, you know you must eventually step down. One potential solution is to find an…
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Factor in State & Local Taxes when Deciding Where to Live in Retirement
Many Americans relocate to other states when they retire. If you’re thinking about such a move, state and local taxes should factor into your decision. Income, property, and sales tax Choosing a state that has no personal income tax may appear to be the best option. But that might not be the case once you…
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How Accountable Is Your Business?
Unless your company has an accountable plan, reimbursements to employees for business-related expenses are subject to income- and payroll-tax withholding. In other words, employees get taxed twice! An accountable plan is easy to set up; no IRS forms need to be filed. However, under your accountable plan: Payments must be for “ordinary and necessary” business…
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How Competitive Is Your Business?
Every business owner launches his or her company wanting to be successful. But once you get out there, it usually becomes apparent that you’re not alone. To reach any level of success, you’ve got to be competitive with other similar businesses in your market. When strategically planning, one important question to regularly ask is: Just…
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Get Started on 2018 Tax Planning Now!
With the April 17 individual income tax filing deadline behind you (or with your 2017 tax return on the back burner if you filed for an extension), you may be hoping to not think about taxes for the next several months. But for maximum tax savings, now is the time to start tax planning for…
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Manage Costs of Health Benefits with a Multi-pronged Approach
Many companies offer health care benefits to help ensure employee wellness and compete for better job candidates. And the Affordable Care Act has been using both carrots and sticks (depending on employer size) to encourage businesses to offer health coverage. If you sponsor a health care plan, you know this is no small investment. It…
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Home vs. Away: The Company Retreat Conundrum
When a business decides to hold a retreat for its employees, the first question to be answered usually isn’t “What’s our agenda?” or “Whom should we invite as a guest speaker?” Rather, the first item on the table is “Where should we have it?” Many employees and some business owners might assume that a company…
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Seven Ways to Prepare Your Business for Sale
For some business owners, succession planning is a complex and delicate matter involving family members and a long, gradual transition out of the company. Others simply sell the business and move on. There are many variations in between, of course, but if you’re leaning toward a business sale, here are seven ways to prepare: Develop…
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Not necessarily a luxury: Outsourcing
For many years, owners of small and midsize businesses looked at outsourcing much like some homeowners viewed hiring a cleaning person. That is, they saw it as a luxury. But no more — in today’s increasingly specialized economy, outsourcing has become a common way to cut costs and obtain expert assistance. Why would you? Outsourcing…