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Year-End State and Local Tax Planning Perspective

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Failing to prepare for a tax examination at the outset of a move jeopardizes the ability to ultimately prevail at the audit. Failing to plan = planning to fail. 2022 Year-End Tax Planning Resources. Continue to monitor changes to economic nexus and tax laws. Sales and Use Tax Planning Considerations.

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NEW Tax Deduction: Business Meals are 100% Deductible in 2021!

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Today, we have a major update for you – business meals are now 100% deductible as of the year 2021. This is going to help you minimize your tax liability by writing off 100% of your business meals, which in turn, is helping the restaurant industry bounce back from a devastating recession.

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Charitable Giving in 2022 – There’s Still Time to Give Back

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The income tax deduction will be limited to $6,000,000, and $4,000,000 in charitable contributions can be carried forward for the next 5 years. In 2021, the deduction would have been the full $10,000,000. 2022 Year-End Tax Planning Resources. Let Withum’s Private Client Services Team help you today.

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The Tax Break Commercial Real Estate Investors Might Need After COVID-19

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In 2021, the building is subject to a first mortgage of $110,000 and a second mortgage of $90,000. The FMV of the building in 2021 is $150,000. In 2021, Julia’s bank agrees to reduce the second mortgage debt from $90,000 to $30,000, resulting in cancellation of debt income of $60,000. Business Tax Services.

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How Inflation and Supply Chain Disruptions Can Increase Your Business’ Tax Bill

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Company A sold widgets in 2021 for $150 per unit. In addition, Company A’s inventory was as follows: Year Quantity Purchase Price 2018 100 $7,000 ($70 per unit) 2019 200 $14,800 ($74 per unit) 2020 250 $20,000 ($80 per unit) 2021 275 $27,500 ($100 per unit) LIFO Example 1. Assume Company A sold 275 units in 2021. Wait and See.

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Major Changes to New York’s SALT Workaround as Part of FY23 Budget Bill

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During the state of emergency (but not to extend beyond December 31, 2021) employees obligated to work outside of New York during COVID-19 still count as New York employees for certain tax credit and incentive programs. . With proper planning and implementation, PTET elections can be a valuable state tax planning strategy.

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2022 Year-End Tax Planning Checklist

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Most of the income tax proposals in the 2021 “Build Back Better” bill did not make it into the IRA. General Income Tax Planning. Doing so may enable you to claim larger deductions, credits, and other tax breaks for 2022 that are phased out over varying levels of adjusted gross income (AGI).