What the End-of-Work Landscape Looks Like Now
This article discusses how the coronavirus pandemic forced many employees to look towards their 401(k) plan in order to borrow cash for personal financial burdens. However. “About 47% of employees who took a retirement loan say they ended up taking more than they needed,” according to research from Voya Financial. Through the years, more and…
2021 Year-End Payroll Processing
It’s time again to prepare for year-end payroll processing. The following letter includes tips, guides and checklists aimed at helping you identify the topics you need to discuss with your tax advisor. Keep in mind, this letter is not a substitute for professional advice. CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR 2021 YEAR-END PAYROLL INFORMATION If you…
Things to Consider When Planning Your Family Business Succession
This article explains why family businesses continue to generate 70-90% of global GDP annually. Ernst and Young reported that “the largest 500 family businesses constitute the third-largest economic contribution in the world by revenue and employ 24.1 million people worldwide.” Family businesses will thrive if they continue to follow four categories: the nature of change,…
Working Remotely From “Out Of State” Can Be Taxing
The COVID-19 pandemic has required many people to work remotely, either from home or a temporary location. One potential consequence of remote work may surprise you: an increase in your state tax bill. During the pandemic, it’s been fairly common for people to work remotely from another state — across state lines from the employer’s…
Inflation Adjustments for 2022 Returns
This article explains the new inflation adjustments that are being made by the IRS issued through Rev. Proc. 2021-45. The IRS also cautioned that “with legislation pending in Congress that might affect 2022 tax returns, taxpayers should consult future IRS guidance to determine if the adjusted amounts in Rev. Proc. 2021-45 remain applicable in 2022.”…
Consequences of Some Retirement Options on Small Businesses
Valeria Alterman and Ariane Froidevaux delve into research on various retirement options for small business owners. They look into their custom model of retirement decision options for small business owners to separate from their business, all based on “the ‘proximity’ of the business to the individual once the decision has been made.” The four options…
Worker Classification Is Still Important
In 2020 and 2021, many companies have experienced “workforce fluctuations.” If your business has engaged independent contractors to address staffing needs, be careful that these workers are properly classified for federal tax purposes. Tax obligations The question of whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee for federal income and employment tax purposes…
Key Tax Provisions Included in New Infrastructure Bill
On November 5, the House voted to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which had previously passed in the Senate. The bill now heads to the White House, where President Biden is expected to sign it into law. Though the main focus of the new legislation is on allocating tax dollars for infrastructure…