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Update on retirement account required minimum distributions

The SECURE 2.0 law includes good news about required minimum distributions from tax-favored retirement accounts. But an earlier law contained some bad news for certain beneficiaries of inherited retirement accounts. Here are the rules.

The tax deadline is almost here: File for an extension if you’re not ready

The April 15 tax deadline is approaching, but what if you’re not ready to file? There are some simple steps you can take to avoid steep penalties.

Coordinating Sec. 179 tax deductions with bonus depreciation

There’s more than one way for businesses to claim depreciation tax deductions. By combining them, you can get optimal tax-saving results.

Beware of a stealth tax on Social Security benefits

Many retirees are surprised to find out that some of their Social Security benefits are hit with federal income tax. Will you be one of them? Here are the rules.

Maximize the QBI deduction before it’s gone

The qualified business income (QBI) deduction is scheduled to disappear after 2025. Congress could extend it, but don’t count on it. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of it while you can.

Cash vs. accrual accounting: What’s the difference?

Is your business using the optimal method of accounting? What’s right depends on your company’s size, level of sophistication and other key factors.

Tax-wise ways to take cash from your corporation while avoiding dividend treatment

As you may know, dividends paid out by a corporation are taxable to shareholders and can’t be deducted by the business. But there may be ways to get cash out of your closely held corporation without dividend treatment.

9 tax considerations if you’re starting a business as a sole proprietor

Many new ventures start out as sole proprietorships. Here are nine considerations if you’re operating a business that way.

Auditing revenue recognition

Many companies struggle to follow the accounting rules for revenue recognition, particularly if they work on long-term projects. An external audit can help you get it right.