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Some business owners can’t participate in their own companies’ HRAs

August 28, 2019 / by Brett Hess / Newsletter, Small Business

  Many companies now offer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) in conjunction with high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). HRAs offer some advantages over the perhaps better-known HDHP companion account, the Health Savings Account (HSA). If you’re considering adding an HRA, you might assume that, as a business owner, you can participate in the HRA. But this may […]

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Expenses that teachers can and can’t deduct on their tax returns

August 27, 2019 / by Brett Hess / Newsletter, Tax

  As teachers head back for a new school year, they often pay for various expenses for which they don’t receive reimbursement. Fortunately, they may be able to deduct them on their tax returns. However, there are limits on this special deduction, and some expenses can’t be written off. For 2019, qualifying educators can deduct […]

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Taking distributions from your traditional IRA

August 23, 2019 / by Brett Hess / Uncategorized

If you’re like many people, you’ve worked hard to accumulate a large nest egg in your traditional IRA (including a SEP-IRA). It’s even more critical to carefully plan for withdrawals from these retirement-savings vehicles. Knowing the fine points of the IRA distribution rules can make a significant difference in how much you and your family […]

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The tax implications of being a winner

August 7, 2019 / by Brett Hess / Uncategorized

If you’re lucky enough to be a winner at gambling or the lottery, congratulations! After you celebrate, be ready to deal with the tax consequences of your good fortune. Winning at gambling Whether you win at the casino, a bingo hall, or elsewhere, you must report 100% of your winnings as taxable income. They’re reported […]

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