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10 facts about the pass-through deduction for qualified business income

10 facts about the pass-through deduction for qualified business income

July 6, 2021

Owners of “pass-through” businesses can claim a valuable tax deduction that was created by a 2017 law. Here’s how much it’s worth and who is eligible.

Be prepared for 401(k) casualty loss hardship distribution requests

Be prepared for 401(k) casualty loss hardship distribution requests

July 2, 2021

Employers: If you sponsor a 401(k) plan, don’t be surprised if a participant requests a hardship distribution to repair home damage. Here’s what you’ll need to do.

Auditing WIP

Auditing WIP

July 2, 2021

Accounting estimates attract special attention from auditors. Work in progress is a common example of an account that’s based on management’s estimates. Here’s a closer look.

Are you a nonworking spouse? You may still be able to contribute to an IRA

Are you a nonworking spouse? You may still be able to contribute to an IRA

June 29, 2021

Married spouses who don’t work outside the home may still be able to contribute to an IRA. Here are the rules for 2021 for spousal IRAs.

Eligible Businesses: Claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit

Eligible Businesses: Claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit

June 28, 2021

If your business hasn’t already claimed the Employee Retention Tax Credit, you should check out if you’re eligible. The money can help with the costs you incur in hiring and retaining employees during the pandemic.If your business hasn’t already claimed the Employee Retention Tax Credit, you should check out if you’re eligible. The money can help with the costs you incur in hiring and retaining employees during the pandemic.

Seniors may be able to write off Medicare premiums on their tax returns

Seniors may be able to write off Medicare premiums on their tax returns

June 22, 2021

If you have Medicare insurance (including supplemental), you know it can be expensive to get the coverage you want. But you may be able to deduct the cost of premiums, along with other medical expenses, on your tax return. Here are the rules.