If you’re putting aside money for college or other educational expenses, consider a tax-advantaged 529 savings plan. Also known as “college savings plans,” 529 plans were expanded by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) to cover elementary and secondary school expenses as well. And while these plans are best
Financial reporting generally focuses on the results of continuing operations. However a business may want to sell or retire a product line, asset group, or other component. Depending on the situation, such a disposal should be reported as a discontinued operation under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The rules
Virtual currencies, like Bitcoin, are gaining popularity. However, many individuals, investors, and businesses are unclear about how they actually work and if there is reporting they must do on their federal tax returns. To clear up any misinterpretation, the IRS recently announced that it is targeting virtual currency users in
Many business owners reach a point where managing the financial side of the enterprise becomes overwhelming. This is most likely a good thing, meaning the company is seeing growth and may be at a point where simple bookkeeping and basic financial reporting isn’t enough to manage future opportunities, risk, and
Dalby, Wendland & Co., P.C., is honored to be recognized by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) as a Top 300 Firm. IPA 300 firms are ranked by U.S. net revenues and are compiled by analyzing more than 550 responses to IPA’s Survey and Analysis of Firms. This is Dalby, Wendland &
In 1986, Congress enacted the “kiddie tax” rules to prevent parents and grandparents in high tax brackets from transferring income (usually from investments) to their children in lower tax brackets. While the tax troubled some families in the past, the Tax Cuts Jobs Act (TCJA) has made it worse today
When it comes to estate planning, trusts are appealing for many reasons. They can enable you to hold and transfer assets for beneficiaries, avoid probate and reduce estate tax exposure. But they can be complicated to set up. One of the major decisions you’ll need to make when establishing a
To help pay for health care costs, many people now contribute to, or are thinking about setting up, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). With a Health Savings Account, individuals can pay for certain medical expenses on a tax advantaged basis. The basics of HSAs HSAs allow you take more responsibility for
If you own an interest in a closely held business, it’s critical to have a well-designed, properly funded buy-sell agreement. Without one, an owner’s death can have a negative effect on the surviving owners. If one of your co-owners dies, for example, you may be forced to go into business
Collecting your accounts receivable (AR) in a timely manner can head off multiple financial issues for your company, including poor cash flow and the inability to pay bills. Here are 5 ways to manage your your receivables for more timely collections: 1. Re-evaluate your invoices. Customers prefer bills that are
