The so-called “kiddie tax” can cause some of a child’s unearned income to be taxed at the parent’s higher marginal federal income tax rates instead of at the usually much lower rates that a child would otherwise pay. For purposes of this federal income tax provision, a “child” can [...]
A will or revocable trust may form the core of your estate plan, but for many people, a substantial amount of wealth bypasses these traditional estate planning tools and is transferred to their loved ones through beneficiary designations. These “nonprobate assets” may include IRAs and certain employer-sponsored retirement accounts, [...]
Amanda Garner, February 5, 2024 The legislative landscape surrounding retirement plans has undergone a significant transformation with the introduction of the Secure Act 2.0. Nestled within Division T of H.R. 2617, known as the "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023," this legislation brings forth substantial changes to tax-favored retirement accounts. This [...]
David R. Natan, CPA, MST, CVA – January 20, 2024 (Newburg CPA) Within the real estate industry, there are some very powerful opportunities, should the stars align. One such opportunity arises if a taxpayer qualifies as a “real estate professional.” This qualification, coupled with the compelling tools of cost [...]
Embarking on a career in a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firm can be a rewarding journey filled with opportunities for professional development and growth. As you step into the dynamic world of accounting, it's essential to have a strategic approach to your career to maximize your potential and achieve [...]
Initial ERC Claim Disallowance Letters Issued The IRS has taken a proactive stance by sending out disallowance letters to more than 20,000 businesses. These letters target claims made by businesses that either did not exist or lacked paid employees during the eligibility period (March 13, 2020, to December 31, [...]
Asset protection is a vital part of estate planning. Indeed, you want to pass on as much of your wealth to family and friends as possible. This can be achieved only if you shield your assets from frivolous creditors’ claims and lawsuits. One option available is to establish a [...]
Newburg Staff Writers (7/27/21) This July, Governor Baker has signed legislation as part of the 2022 Fiscal Year Budget allowing certain owners of pass-through businesses such as S-Corporations or Partnerships to elect to have their pass-through business pay an excise tax on their behalf and receive a Massachusetts tax [...]
An irrevocable trust has long been a key component of many estate plans. But what if it no longer serves your purposes? Is it too late to change it? Depending on applicable state law, you may have several options for fixing a “broken” trust. How trusts break There are [...]
Newburg Staff Writers (7/16/21) The IRS has implemented changes to the Child Tax Credit for 2021 that will result in the issuance of advance payments for certain taxpayers starting this summer. Qualifying taxpayers will be receiving half of their anticipated total Child Tax Credit amount in advance monthly payments [...]
