Choosing a business entity: Which way to go?

Choosing the best entity for your business is a multi-faceted decision. Here’s a look at the some of the considerations. Continue Reading Choosing a business entity: Which way to go?

Are scholarships tax-free or taxable?

If your child is fortunate enough to get a scholarship, is the amount taxable income? For some, yes, but there’s good news for most families. Continue Reading Are scholarships tax-free or taxable?

Don’t let IRS compliance issues drag down your nonprofit

If your nonprofit is having trouble complying with IRS tax-exempt regulations, don’t wait until your status is revoked or your organization is subject to investigation. Here’s how to be proactive. Continue Reading Don’t let IRS compliance issues drag down your nonprofit

Income tax filing deadline postponed to November 16 for most California taxpayers

The California Franchise Tax Board also announced on the evening of October 16, 2023, that it is conforming to the most recent IRS postponement of tax filing and payment deadlines to November 16, 2023, for California taxpayers in the 55 counties impacted by storms in late 2022 and early 2023. Continue Reading Income tax filing deadline postponed to November 16 for most California taxpayers

Business automobiles: How the tax depreciation rules work

Complex calculations are involved in claiming depreciation deductions for the business use of a passenger automobile. Here are the basic rules. Continue Reading Business automobiles: How the tax depreciation rules work

The tax implications of renting out a vacation home

If you rent your vacation home for less than 15 days during a year, there’s a special tax break. Here are the rules for vacation rentals. Continue Reading The tax implications of renting out a vacation home

It’s important to understand how taxes factor into M&A transactions

Buying or selling a business? It may be the most important transaction you ever make. So it’s important to seek professional tax advice as you negotiate. Don’t wait until a deal is done! Continue Reading It’s important to understand how taxes factor into M&A transactions

Plan now for year-end gifts with the gift tax annual exclusion

The estate and gift tax exemption amount is scheduled to be cut drastically in 2026 when the related Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions expire (unless Congress acts to extend them). Making tax-free gifts before then can cut the size of your taxable estate and may be one way to address this potential threat. Continue Reading Plan now for year-end gifts with the gift tax annual exclusion