If your business operates as a regular C corporation, it’s crucial to be aware of the accumulated earnings tax (AET). This lesser-known tax can pose significant financial risks, and failing to navigate it properly may lead to hefty penalties. Understanding the ins and outs of the AET and finding tax solutions to mitigate its impact can protect your corporation from unnecessary financial burdens.
Worrying about an IRS audit can feel daunting, but there’s good news: the IRS has a limited time frame to audit your returns and assess any additional taxes. This period, known as the Assessment Statute Expiration Date (ASED), provides a clear deadline for the IRS to wrap up audits and issue any tax assessments. Understanding these limitations can help you breathe easier and avoid unnecessary stress.
You can accumulate federal income-tax-free earnings with a Section 529 college savings plan account.
If you’re trying to decide between leasing and buying your next business vehicle, one question is probably foremost in your mind:
Which option costs less?
Unfortunately, comparing the costs of leasing and buying isn’t as simple as it looks. To do it right, you must consider not just out-of-pocket costs but also
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement 2.0 Act, which we will call SECURE 2.0, became law in late 2022.
SECURE 2.0 is the sequel to the original SECURE Act, which became law back in 2019. SECURE 2.0 includes a bevy of mostly taxpayer-friendly changes, including one that enhances the limits for retirement account catch-up contributions if you are age 60 to 63.
Being able to make extra catch-up contributions allows you to pump up your tax-favored retirement savings program and thereby increase the odds that you will have enough money stashed away to get by in your retirement years–a noble goal to be sure.
