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Does a FAST Fit into Your Estate Plan? 850 500 smolinlupinco

Does a FAST Fit into Your Estate Plan?

Traditional estate planning often focuses on minimizing gift and estate taxes while protecting your assets from creditors or lawsuits. While these are important considerations, many people also hope to create a lasting legacy for their family. Dovetailing with the “technical” goals of your estate plan, such “aspirational” goals might include preparing your children or grandchildren…

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Tax Treatment of Business Website Expenses 850 500 smolinlupinco

Tax Treatment of Business Website Expenses

Most businesses today rely on websites, but despite their widespread use, the IRS hasn’t provided formal guidelines for deducting their costs. However, some guidance can be gleaned from existing tax laws that offer business taxpayers insights into the proper treatment of website cost deductions.  Tax implications of hardware versus software The hardware costs you might…

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Self-Directed IRAs: A Double-Edged Sword 850 500 smolinlupinco

Self-Directed IRAs: A Double-Edged Sword

Traditional and Roth IRAs are already powerful tools for estate planning, but a “self-directed” IRA can take their benefits to the next level. They can allow you to invest in alternative assets that might offer higher returns but they also come with their own set of risks that could lead to unfavorable tax consequences.  It’s…

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Maximize Your Estate Planning with the Roth 401(k) Contributions 850 500 smolinlupinco

Maximize Your Estate Planning with the Roth 401(k) Contributions

When deciding on contributions to your 401(k) plan, you might wonder whether it’s better to choose pre-tax (traditional) contributions or after-tax (Roth) contributions.  The best choice depends on your current and anticipated future tax circumstances, as well as estate planning goals. Traditional vs. Roth 401(k)s The main difference between a traditional and a Roth 401(k)…

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Tax Considerations When You Decide to Close a Business 850 500 smolinlupinco

Tax Considerations When You Decide to Close a Business

Shuttering your business is a significant milestone, often marked by a mix of relief and uncertainty. If you’ve opted to wind down operations on your business, it’s essential to tie up certain loose ends, especially tax-related ones.  Return filings Businesses must file specific federal income tax returns to finalize their situation. The type of return…

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Could Borrowing From Your Corporation Equal Lower Rates, Bigger Risks? 850 500 smolinlupinco

Could Borrowing From Your Corporation Equal Lower Rates, Bigger Risks?

Did you know that you can borrow funds from your own closely held corporation at rates much lower than those charged by a bank? This strategy can be advantageous in some aspects but careful planning is crucial to avoid certain risks.   The Basics Interest rates have risen sharply over the last couple of years, making…

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Maximize Giving and Minimize Taxes with the Power of Qualified Charitable Distributions 850 500 smolinlupinco

Maximize Giving and Minimize Taxes with the Power of Qualified Charitable Distributions

Are you a philanthropic person nearing or past retirement age and facing required minimum distributions (RMDs) from your traditional IRA? There is a smart strategy that allows you to support the causes you care about while reducing your tax burden: Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs). Here’s how it works: Once you reach age 70½, you can…

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Decoding Corporate Estimated Tax: Which Method is Best for You? 850 500 smolinlupinco

Decoding Corporate Estimated Tax: Which Method is Best for You?

With the next quarterly estimated tax payment deadline coming up on September 16, it’s the perfect time to brush up on the rules for computing your corporate federal estimated payments. Ideally, your business can pay the minimum amount of estimated tax without triggering any penalties for underpayment.  But how do you determine that amount? To…

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Tax Breaks for Family Caregivers: Are You Eligible? 850 500 smolinlupinco

Tax Breaks for Family Caregivers: Are You Eligible?

Caring for an elderly relative is a privilege that offers many rewards: a deeper bond with your loved one, the knowledge that you are making an impact, and the peace of mind knowing they are in good hands. There are also potential tax benefits that can help lighten the load of caregiving.  1. Medical expenses.…

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Planning For Foreign Assets in Your Estate 850 500 smolinlupinco

Planning For Foreign Assets in Your Estate

If you own foreign assets but haven’t included them in your estate plan, it’s time to revisit your plan. It’s possible to structure the ownership of your foreign assets according to the laws of the U.S. and the country where they’re located. But you probably should engage the help of an experienced estate planning advisor…

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Is Switching to an S-Corp Right For You? A Tax Guide For Business Owners 850 500 smolinlupinco

Is Switching to an S-Corp Right For You? A Tax Guide For Business Owners

The type of business you run (sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company or LLC, C corporation, or S corporation) can greatly impact your tax bill. Choosing the right one is important from the get-go, but you can switch from one entity to the other if it makes sense to maximize your tax benefits. For instance,…

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Q3 Tax Deadlines for Businesses 850 500 smolinlupinco

Q3 Tax Deadlines for Businesses

Can you believe the third quarter is already here? We’ve compiled a list of key tax-related deadlines that might affect your business and employees to give you a leg up as we head into Q3. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive and there could be other deadlines that apply to you.  July 15…

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