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Intangible assets have become increasingly vital to the value of many companies. While their benefits may be obvious to business owners, their tax treatment often isn't. Taxpayers may be surprised by the expansive IRS definition of "intangible asset" and the impact it can have on their tax bills.
Section 529 plans can be a tax-smart way to save for college and other qualified education expenses. Contributions to these plans aren't deductible for federal tax purposes, but earnings and gains accumulate federal-income-tax-free. Then you can take federal-income-tax-free withdrawals to cover…
Attention: Your business may soon have to meet new reporting requirements that take effect on January 1, 2024. Under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which was enacted in 2021, certain companies are required to provide information related to their "beneficial owners" — the individuals who…
Are you considering inviting an employee or an outsider to participate in your existing partnership? Before making any commitments, it's important for you and the prospective partner to understand the potential federal tax implications.
Mobile banking has been gaining in popularity, and the pandemic only intensified the interest. Many people are increasingly willing to use mobile banking apps to cash checks, transfer funds and perform various other tasks instead of visiting physical branches of their financial institutions.
As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($12.92 million in 2023), fewer people are concerned with federal estate tax. Before 2011, a much smaller dollar amount resulted in many people scrambling to avoid estate tax. Now, because many estates won't be subject to estate tax, more…
Breakeven and burn rate have historically been used to gauge the viability of start-ups and high-tech companies that have yet to turn a profit. But these analytical tools can also be used by established businesses that are struggling to survive today's challenging market conditions.