For high net worth individuals, tax strategies and investing go hand-in-hand. If you’re not diligent about the tax consequences of your investments, you may owe the IRS far more than anticipated. As such, these wealthy individuals often ask our team about the potential tax savings of different investments. Recently, we’ve fielded questions about investing in […]
Can an Offshore Trust Save You Money on Taxes?
There’s been a lot of talk in the news recently about Congress raising taxes on the wealthy. Regardless of what the final legislation looks like, high earners can expect some increase in taxes. If you fall into this category, you should take steps now to start implementing some tax-saving strategies. In this vein, our clients […]
The October Corporate Tax Deadline: What You Need to Know
Filing taxes can be a headache for any small business. But, corporations, in particular, face a unique set of challenges. Sole proprietors file a Schedule C with their personal tax returns. Businesses organized as a corporation must file a completely separate, corporate tax return – a far more complicated task. We want to make sure […]
Tax Brackets for Self-Employed Individuals in 2020
Tax season is approaching fast, so you should get focused on your taxes. Your taxable income will determine your final year-end tax bill. To determine taxable income, subtract your allowed deductions from your total income. Your adjusted gross income will include income from all sources including from your job, self-employed income, side hustles, and any […]
IRS Schedule C Instructions For Independent Contractors
For independent contractors, filing taxes is a little more complicated. Contractors don’t have an employer, so they’re responsible for paying taxes and reporting their income. 1099 contractors must use IRS Form 1040 to report income. However, Form 1040 includes additional requirements for 1099 contractors. Specifically, you must report your business income and related expenses on […]
The 5 Most Common Audit Triggers and How to Avoid Them
Filing your taxes can create a ton of stress. The US tax code is thousands of pages long – and extremely complicated. Despite this complexity, the IRS expects you to comply with all of these detailed rules. If you don’t, you may face an audit, which can lead to owing more taxes and, potentially, penalties. […]
Updated Tax Brackets for 2021 for Single and Joint Filers
If you have an income, you’re responsible for taxes. The government taxes everyone, but Uncle Sam taxes wealthier taxpayers at a higher rate. Your tax bracket depends on how much you earn, whether you’re filing jointly, and a few other factors. We’re going to cover everything you need to know about 2021 tax brackets and […]
Does High Inflation Impact Real Estate Investments?
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon directly addressed inflation on a recent earnings call. He stated that, “inflation could be worse than people think,” and “I don’t think it’s only temporary.” Homeowners should pay close attention to Dimon’s insight, as a strong correlation exists between inflation and real estate values. As such, we’ll use this article […]
Can Section 1231 Help You Save on Taxes?
Most business owners know the IRS taxes long-term capital gains at a lower rate than ordinary income. However, Section 1231 of the Internal Revenue Code offers an exception to this rule. This rule gives business owners the best of both worlds. When you sell Section 1231 property for a gain, you will get a more […]
A Complete Guide to IRS Form 8995 and How to Use It
Many business owners have heard of IRS Form 8995. But what does this do for small businesses? And how can you use IRS Form 8995 to save your business money? The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made some major changes to the tax code. In particular, this legislation reduced the corporate tax rate […]