January 7, 2020 / by Brett Hess / Newsletter, Tax
If you save for retirement with an IRA or other plan, you’ll be interested to know that Congress recently passed a law that makes significant modifications to these accounts. The SECURE Act, which was signed into law on December 20, 2019, made these four changes. Change #1: The maximum age for making traditional IRA contributions […]
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Numerous tax limits affecting businesses have increased for 2020
January 30, 2020 / by Brett Hess / Deadlines, Newsletter, Small Business, Tax, Uncategorized
An array of tax-related limits that affect businesses are annually indexed for inflation, and many have increased for 2020. Here are some that may be important to you and your business. Social Security tax The amount of employees’ earnings that are subject to Social Security tax is capped for 2020 at $137,700 (up from $132,900 […]
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Can you deduct charitable gifts on your tax return?
January 21, 2020 / by Brett Hess / Small Business, Tax
Many taxpayers make charitable gifts — because they’re generous and they want to save money on their federal tax bills. But with the tax law changes that went into effect a couple years ago and the many rules that apply to charitable deductions, you may no longer get a tax break for your generosity. Are […]
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How business owners and execs can stay connected with staff
January 15, 2020 / by Brett Hess / Small Business
With the empty bottles of bubbly placed safely in the recycling bin and the confetti swept off the floor, it’s time to get back to the grind. The beginning of the year can be a busy time for business owners and executives, because you no doubt want to get off to a strong start in […]
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4 new law changes that may affect your retirement plan
January 7, 2020 / by Brett Hess / Newsletter, Tax
If you save for retirement with an IRA or other plan, you’ll be interested to know that Congress recently passed a law that makes significant modifications to these accounts. The SECURE Act, which was signed into law on December 20, 2019, made these four changes. Change #1: The maximum age for making traditional IRA contributions […]
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