Financial Resources & News
Personal Guarantees: Costly Risk or Tax Leverage?
Banks want an extra layer of security for business loans, and a personal guarantee delivers it – but for partnership owners, there’s a hidden tax advantage most overlook. This synthetic capital injection can turn a necessary business risk into meaningful tax leverage, provided you understand the mechanics and monitor the potential pitfalls.
Attribution rules explained: how constructive ownership can affect your tax strategy
You may think you don’t own a particular business interest, but the IRS might disagree. Under constructive ownership rules, the tax code can attribute ownership to you based on family relationships or entity structures. Understanding these rules before they impact your tax strategy is essential for business owners with family ties, trusts, or complex ownership structures.
You’ve filed an S election – now what? A practical compliance checklist for new S corps
Making the jump to S-corporation status probably wasn’t an impulse decision; you looked at your books, saw profits piling up well beyond the salary you pay yourself, and decided it was time to stop paying self-employment tax on every extra dollar. However, the S election is more than just a single signature on Form 2553; it introduces a new set of rules.
Critical time-sensitive updates on energy credits
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is changing the landscape of energy tax credits by accelerating expiration dates, leaving homeowners, businesses, and car buyers scrambling to capitalize on incentives for renewable energy and clean vehicles. This article covers several upcoming deadlines for anyone planning energy-efficient upgrades or investments.
House reconciliation bill: AICPA’s concerns over some proposals
The House’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces tax changes that could impact pass-through entities and professional service providers. With concerns from the AICPA about potential complexities and unfair advantages, the bill is under Senate scrutiny. Discover the implications for tax planning and compliance and what stakeholders can do as the legislative process unfolds.
A tax-focused walk-through of the One Big Beautiful Bill ActÂ
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act overhauls the tax code, locking in many 2017 cuts and unveiling new relief for workers, families, and businesses. Read our article for an overview of new rules created by the Act, in addition to extensions or enhancements of existing provisions.
Proposed changes to cost accounting standards: easing the compliance load for federal contractors
Contractors dealing with government work may soon face less compliance hassle as the Cost Accounting Standards Board proposes aligning CAS 404 and CAS 411 with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). By potentially lowering administrative burdens and harmonizing commercial and federal accounting, these changes promise streamlined operations while still protecting government interests. Explore what these proposed revisions could mean for your business and how to prepare effectively for the transition.
What is a cash balance retirement plan?
Curious about cash balance retirement plans? These plans can offer much higher contribution limits and potential tax advantages, but they also come with more complexity and commitment. Read on to see if this strategy might align with your goals – or if it’s something to skip altogether.
IRS maintains steady interest rates for Q3 2025
The IRS has announced that interest rates will remain steady for Q3 2025, impacting both individuals and corporations with overpayments or underpayments. With rates holding at 7% for individuals and varying rates for corporations, taxpayers can strategically plan their financial moves.