Tax Records

Tax Records

The period between filing last year’s tax return and this year’s return is the perfect time to organize your tax records. Granted, it may not be something you relish doing, but tackling this now can save you a multitude of headaches later. Tax law rules Generally, you...
Kiddie Tax: New Hazard, New Opportunities

Kiddie Tax: New Hazard, New Opportunities

Despite its name, the “kiddie tax” is far from child’s play. And a change made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) puts some adult teeth into the tax. Now, children with unearned income may find themselves in a tax bracket higher than that of their parents. At the...
Calendar or Fiscal Tax Year?

Calendar or Fiscal Tax Year?

Many business owners use a calendar year as their company’s tax year. It’s intuitive and aligns with most owners ’personal returns, making it about as simple as anything involving taxes can be. But for businesses whose primary operating season doesn’t fall neatly...
Sustaining Charitable Gifts

Sustaining Charitable Gifts

There are virtually countless charitable organizations to which you might donate. You may choose to give cash or to contribute noncash items such as stock, personal property, or real estate. Whatever you donate, once you do the good deed, you owe it to yourself to...