As we wrap up 2022, it’s important to take a closer look at any year-end investment decisions that could result in substantial tax savings. In terms of investment planning, investing in capital assets may increase your ability to time the recognition of some of your income and may help you to take advantage of tax rates that are lower than the ordinary income tax rates. You have the flexibility...
If residents filing jointly made $500,000 or less in 2020, they could be eligible for a refund check of up to $1,050 with a dependent or up to $700 without a dependent. Here is a table outlining the exact amounts. Check it out to see if you’re eligible – if you are, California will be sending payments between October 2022 and January 2023! Disclosure: BFSG does not make any representations or...
By: Michael Allbee, CFP®, Senior Portfolio Manager There are many tax strategies available for business owners, but it requires proper planning throughout the year. Here are some things to consider as we approach the year-end to minimize your tax liability. Take advantage of the expiring “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (TCJA) bonus depreciation In 2017, the TCJA made it so business owners could...
One silver lining in the current bear market is that this could be a good time to convert assets from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. Converted assets are subject to federal income tax in the year of conversion, which might be a substantial tax bill. However, if assets in your traditional IRA have lost value, you will pay taxes on a lower asset base when you convert. If all conditions are met,...
The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law on August 16, 2022, includes healthcare and energy-related provisions, a new corporate alternative minimum tax, and an excise tax on certain corporate stock buybacks. Additional funding is also provided to the IRS. Some significant provisions in the Act are discussed below. Medicare The legislation authorizes the Department of Health and Human...
By: Arash Navi, CFP®, CPA, Controller & Wealth Manager Our goal is to help our clients build and grow their wealth and tax planning plays an important role in this process. We recommend that you mark your calendar to review your finances in the first week of October, annually. Take this time to review your income for the year from employment, businesses, investments, or any other...
By: Henry VanBuskirk, CFP®, Wealth Manager (This is part 3 of a four-part estate planning series) In part 2 of this series, we discussed strategic ways that you can get assets out of your estate. In this post, we would like to go over how you can capitalize on minimizing your estate tax, while your heirs enjoy the appreciated value of your asset, and how you are able to have some benefits...
By: Henry VanBuskirk, CFP®, Wealth Manager One of the most heavily quoted statements that I’m sure that you have heard at some point in your life is, “Nothing in life is guaranteed, except for death and taxes”. I’m not here to tell you about a magical snake oil that makes you live forever (since that of course doesn’t exist). We live in the real world where death and taxes are unavoidable. I am...
For parents and students trying to manage college bills and student loan payments, the federal government offers education-related tax benefits. The requirements for each are different, so here's what you need to know. American Opportunity Credit The American Opportunity Credit (formerly the Hope credit) is a tax credit available for the first four years of a student's undergraduate education,...
For some, one of the positives arising from the pandemic is the perk of working from home. Working from home can certainly provide you with personal benefits, such as a flexible schedule and more family time. But increasing numbers of people are discovering the tax advantages as well. It's no secret that you generally can't deduct certain personal expenses (i.e., homeowners’ insurance,...
When selling your interest in a business, you must consider several factors. One very important factor is taxation. Typically, you will transfer your interest in the business to others or to your corporation in return for cash or property. This will generally result in capital gain (or in some cases, dividends) or ordinary gains. The tax consequences to you of selling your interest in a business...
If you're a decade or so away from retirement, you've probably spent at least some time thinking about this major life change. How will you manage the transition? Will you travel, take up a new sport or hobby, or spend more time with friends and family? Should you consider relocating? Will you continue to work in some capacity? Will changes in your income sources affect your standard of living?...
If you fail to estimate your federal income tax withholding properly, it may cost you in a variety of ways. If you receive an income tax refund, it essentially means that you provided the IRS with an interest-free loan during the year. By comparison, if you owe taxes when you file your return, you may have to scramble for cash at tax time — and possibly owe interest and penalties to the IRS as...
By: Crystal Kessler, CFP®, Wealth Advisor/Financial Planner Proposition 19 limits property tax increases for seniors, disabled persons, and disaster victims needing to replace their home, and limits property tax increases on transferring family homes used as primary residences. Proposition 19 or The Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of Wildfire or Natural...
By: Michael Allbee, CFP®, Senior Portfolio Manager We pointed out last year there was an opportunity for some Californian taxpayers to get relief for the $10,000 state and local tax (SALT) cap through 2021 - 2025. You can do this by paying some of your California taxes through a profitable pass-through business with some limits and nuances. This helps get around the $10k federal cap for state...
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