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Evaluate whether a Health Savings Account is beneficial to you
Evaluate whether a Health Savings Account is beneficial to you

Many employers offer Health Savings Accounts to their workers. You may also be able to open one of these tax-saving accounts through some banks and other financial institutions. Here are the basic rules.

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Individual TaxationDebbie HarrySeptember 21, 2023
IRS suspends processing of ERTC claims
IRS suspends processing of ERTC claims

With fraudulent Employee Retention Tax Credit claims on the rise, the IRS has suspended claim processing through year end.

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Emerging RegulationsDebbie HarrySeptember 21, 2023
Build a better nonprofit board with term limits
Build a better nonprofit board with term limits

Although there are potentially a few disadvantages to board term limits, they generally benefit nonprofits. Read on for more about how term limits can promote diversity and cooperation.

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Not-for-profit TaxDebbie HarrySeptember 21, 2023
Investment swings: What’s the tax impact?
Investment swings: What’s the tax impact?

For some investors, 2023 has been a wild ride in the stock market. How will that affect your 2023 tax bill? Here’s how to determine the tax impact.

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Individual TaxationDebbie HarrySeptember 12, 2023
IRS issues guidance on new retirement catch-up contribution rules
IRS issues guidance on new retirement catch-up contribution rules

The SECURE 2.0 Act’s new retirement catch-up contribution rules caused problems and confusion for employers and employees alike. The IRS has now provided guidance.

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Emerging RegulationsDebbie HarrySeptember 12, 2023
Spouse-run businesses face special tax issues
Spouse-run businesses face special tax issues

Many spouses operate small businesses together. Here’s a look at some of the tax issues they may face.

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Small Business TaxDebbie HarrySeptember 12, 2023
Plan now for year-end gifts with the gift tax annual exclusion
Plan now for year-end gifts with the gift tax annual exclusion

The estate and gift tax exemption amount is scheduled to be cut drastically in 2026 when the related Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions expire (unless Congress acts to extend them). Making tax-free gifts before then can cut the size of your taxable estate and may be one way to address this potential threat.

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Individual TaxationDebbie HarrySeptember 7, 2023
Cut taxes by reimbursing expenses with an accountable plan
Cut taxes by reimbursing expenses with an accountable plan

Could your nonprofit benefit from having an accountable plan? It provides a tax-advantaged way to reimburse staffers for certain work-related expenses. Read on for more about the advantages and possible drawbacks.

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Not-for-profit TaxDebbie HarrySeptember 7, 2023
QTIP trust: Strange name, powerful trust
QTIP trust: Strange name, powerful trust

Do you want to provide for your spouse after your death but ensure that your children ultimately receive the inheritance you desire? A qualified terminable interest property trust may be the answer.

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Estate planningDebbie HarrySeptember 7, 2023
Update on depreciating business assets
Update on depreciating business assets

Inflation has some beneficial side effects. One is that the amount of depreciation tax breaks your business can claim has increased for 2023. Here are the rules.

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Small Business TaxDebbie HarrySeptember 5, 2023
Selling your home for a big profit? Here are the tax rules
Selling your home for a big profit? Here are the tax rules

If you’re selling your principal residence, or you already sold your home in 2023, some or all of the profit may be tax-free. It depends on the amount of profit and your income. Take a look at the basic rules.

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Individual TaxationDebbie HarrySeptember 5, 2023
Make fundraising a year-round commitment
Make fundraising a year-round commitment

Even if your nonprofit is gearing up for a holiday fundraising campaign, don’t neglect your ongoing fundraising plan. Don’t have one? We explain how to get started.

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Not-for-profit TaxDebbie HarrySeptember 5, 2023
Did your spouse’s estate make a portability election? If not, there may still be time
Did your spouse’s estate make a portability election? If not, there may still be time

Estate tax exemption “portability” can save married couples substantial estate taxes, but only if the necessary election is made.

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Estate planningDebbie HarrySeptember 5, 2023
Divorcing business owners should pay attention to the tax consequences
Divorcing business owners should pay attention to the tax consequences

Divorce can be financially complicated, especially if one or both of the spouses owns a business.

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Small Business TaxDebbie HarryAugust 28, 2023
Life insurance can be a powerful estate planning tool for nontaxable estates
Life insurance can be a powerful estate planning tool for nontaxable estates

If federal estate tax isn’t an issue for your family, you may want to hold on to your life insurance policy for its estate planning opportunities.

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Estate planningDebbie HarryAugust 24, 2023
Every nonprofit needs a disaster plan
Every nonprofit needs a disaster plan

Recent natural disasters in Hawaii and California should remind all nonprofit organizations to establish a disaster plan. Here’s how to help protect your people, operations and technology.

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Not-for-profit TaxDebbie HarryAugust 24, 2023
Guaranteeing a loan to your corporation? There may be tax implications
Guaranteeing a loan to your corporation? There may be tax implications

If your corporation defaults on a loan that you guarantee, there may be tax consequences. You don’t want to be caught unaware.

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Small Business TaxDebbie HarryAugust 21, 2023
Avoiding probate: How to do it (and why)
Avoiding probate: How to do it (and why)

Because of probate’s public nature, avoiding the process to the extent possible is a goal of many estate plans. Here are some strategies.

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Estate planningDebbie HarryAugust 18, 2023
Disabled family members may be able to benefit from ABLE accounts
Disabled family members may be able to benefit from ABLE accounts

Family members often want to help disabled loved ones financially but don’t want them to lose eligibility for their government benefits. A tax-advantaged ABLE account may be the answer.

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Individual TaxationDebbie HarryAugust 16, 2023
The IRS warns businesses about ERTC scams
The IRS warns businesses about ERTC scams

Beware of fraudsters hyping the Employee Retention Tax Credit! Not all businesses are eligible despite the claims you may be hearing on TV or in mail, phone and email solicitations.

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Emerging RegulationsDebbie HarryAugust 16, 2023
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