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Crypto: What Taxpayers Need to Know
Cryptocurrencies have gone mainstream. You can now invest in them and use them to buy and sell many products and services. However, crypto transactions have important federal tax implications that may not be well understood by everyone. Here’s an update on what you need to know about the federal tax issues if you exchange or […]
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Potential Pitfalls of Taxable Investments in Gold and Other Precious Metals
As an investor, you may want to look beyond the stock market and fixed-income alternatives. Allocating some of your money to gold and other precious metal assets could be an option to hedge against stock market uncertainty. However, before you invest, it’s important to understand the tax impact of selling precious metal assets as well […]
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Federal Tax Obligations When a Business Shuts Down
Is it time to close your small business? Unfortunately, closing isn’t as simple as handing over the keys to a landlord or even selling a building you own. You still have various responsibilities to meet as you wind down, including some tax and legal obligations. Income Tax Requirements What you have to do from a […]
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How to Curb Automotive Hacking
Automotive hacking is on the rise. The number of cyberattacks into vehicle computer systems increased by a staggering 380% from 2021 to 2022, according to Upstream’s 2023 Global Automotive CyberSecurity Report. Don’t buckle up without taking precautions. What Is Automotive Hacking? The term “automotive hacking” refers to attempts by outsiders to use technology to invade […]
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What Are the Tax Implications of the New Lease Accounting Rules?
Private businesses implemented new lease accounting rules in 2022, resulting in a major shift in how leases are reported for “book” purposes. While the tax rules for leases haven’t changed, the new accounting rules can have notable implications for how the tax rules play out. New Accounting Rules The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issues […]
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Handling Student Loan Debt
Starting September 1, 2023, federal student loans will begin accruing interest again. And loan payments will officially restart in October 2023. As part of federal relief measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals with federal student loan debt weren’t required to make payments, and interest charges were suspended. Those relief measures have been in place since […]
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Update on Retirement Account RMDs
If you have a tax-favored retirement account, you generally must take required minimum distributions (RMDs) each year after you reach the “magic” age. If you don’t take RMDs, you’ll be hit with an expensive federal tax penalty, unless an exception applies. (See “Which Plans Are Affected by the RMD Rules?” at right.) The age that […]
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Now Hiring: Creative Ideas to Attract Skilled Workers
Finding and keeping talent can be challenging in today’s competitive hiring market. Many workers are ready and willing to switch jobs, in search of greener pastures. And there’s a skills shortage — especially for high-tech, accounting, health care and executive positions. If your company is having recruitment and retention problems, consider these suggestions to make […]
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