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A Cautionary Tax Planning Tale: Timing and Formalities Are Critical

CPA Practice

Goralka, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) This cautionary tale is based upon the recent tax case of Estate of Hoensheid v Commissioner , TC Memo 2023-34. When owners of a company plan to sell their business, there is very often a desire to minimize the resultant income tax. The stock owned by the charity is sold tax free.

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2024 Tax Planning Tips from Grant Thornton

CPA Practice

As macroeconomic trends upend long-term planning, business cycles are turning over faster than ever. Recent tax changes coupled with the potential for an economic slowdown have made it even more critical for companies and individuals to make smart decisions on investments and financing. Prepare for public stock buyback tax.

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Why Hiring a Tax Pro Boosts Your Small Business (and Saves You Money)

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Yet, amidst the excitement lurks a dark alley – the realm of taxes. Navigating complex tax codes, understanding specific forms like 1120, 1120S, and 1065, and ensuring compliance can feel like deciphering ancient scrolls. Here’s where a qualified business tax professional becomes your secret weapon.

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Maximizing Profits Through Proper Tax Planning

MyIRSRelief

With more than 30 million small businesses in the US, effective tax planning is essential to maximizing profits and minimizing taxes, keeping more of what is earned, and lowering your taxes for the future. And the account itself will continue to grow tax-free. No State Sales or Individual Income Tax: Alaska.

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New Trump Tax Cuts Could Cost U.S. $4.6 Trillion, Bipartisan Watchdog Agency Says

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Erik Wasson Bloomberg News (TNS) The cost of extending the 2017 tax cuts for households, small businesses and the estates of wealthy individuals enacted under President Donald Trump has expanded to $4.6 Extending the personal income tax cuts will cost $3.8 Extending the personal income tax cuts will cost $3.8 trillion alone.

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State Income Tax Planning Considerations for a Liquidity Event

Withum

The choice of where to establish one’s residency prior to a liquidity event can have far-reaching implications regarding income taxes and personal financial goals. 1202 Trust planning Compensation vs. Sec. Make sure you are considering the type of income when implementing state income tax planning techniques.

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Capital gains hikes at center of Biden's second-term tax agenda

Accounting Today

President Joe Biden's budget proposal — which calls for sweeping tax increases on corporations and the wealthy — is the opening round of a looming tax fight set to consume Washington next year.

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