2 ACA taxes that may apply to your exec comp If you’re an executive or other key employee, you might be rewarded for your contributions to your company’s success with compensation such as restricted stock, stock options or nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC). Tax planning for these forms of “exec comp,” however, is generally more complicated […]
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Which tax-advantaged health account should be part of your benefits package?
Which tax-advantaged health account should be part of your benefits package? On October 12, an executive order was signed that, among other things, seeks to expand Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). HRAs are just one type of tax-advantaged account you can provide your employees to help fund their health care expenses. Also available are Health Savings […]
Accelerate your retirement savings with a cash balance plan
Accelerate your retirement savings with a cash balance plan Business owners may not be able to set aside as much as they’d like in tax-advantaged retirement plans. Typically, they’re older and more highly compensated than their employees, but restrictions on contributions to 401(k) and profit-sharing plans can hamper retirement-planning efforts. One solution may be a […]
“Bunching” medical expenses will be a tax-smart strategy for many in 2017
“Bunching” medical expenses will be a tax-smart strategy for many in 2017 Various limits apply to most tax deductions, and one type of limit is a “floor,” which means expenses are deductible only if they exceed that floor (typically a specific percentage of your income). One example is the medical expense deduction. Because it can […]
Timing strategies could become more powerful in 2017, depending on what happens with tax reform
Timing strategies could become more powerful in 2017, depending on what happens with tax reform Projecting your business income and expenses for this year and next can allow you to time when you recognize income and incur deductible expenses to your tax advantage. Typically, it’s better to defer tax. This might end up being especially […]
Investors: Beware of the wash sale rule
Investors: Beware of the wash sale rule A tried-and-true tax-saving strategy for investors is to sell assets at a loss to offset gains that have been realized during the year. So if you’ve cashed in some big gains this year, consider looking for unrealized losses in your portfolio and selling those investments before year end […]
