May | 2016 | Business Management Company

Stock market volatility can cut tax on a Roth IRA conversion

May 31, 2016 / by Brett Hess / Tax

This year’s stock market volatility can be unnerving, but if you have a traditional IRA, this volatility may provide a valuable opportunity: It can allow you to convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA at a lower tax cost. Traditional IRAs Contributions to a traditional IRA may be deductible, depending on your modified adjusted […]

Unexpected retirement plan disqualification can trigger serious tax problems

May 5, 2016 / by Brett Hess / Small Business

It’s not unusual for the IRS to conduct audits of qualified employee benefit plans, including 401(k)s. Plan sponsors are expected to stay in compliance with numerous, frequently changing federal laws and regulations. For example, have you identified all employees eligible for your 401(k) plan and given them the opportunity to make deferral elections? Are employee […]

Choosing a funding method for your buy-sell agreement

May 3, 2016 / by Brett Hess / Small Business

Anyone who owns a closely held business with at least one other partner needs to take certain steps to guard against business disruption. If one partner departs suddenly, or becomes disabled or dies, serious confusion and conflicts can ensue. Among the most important steps is to create a buy-sell agreement, which stipulates precisely how ownership […]

QSB stock offers 2 valuable tax benefits

May 3, 2016 / by Brett Hess / Small Business, Tax

By investing in qualified small business (QSB) stock, you can diversify your portfolio and enjoy two valuable tax benefits: 1. Tax-free gain rollovers. If within 60 days of selling QSB stock you buy other QSB stock with the proceeds, you can defer the tax on your gain until you dispose of the new stock. The […]