Intangible assets, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights and goodwill, play a crucial role in today’s businesses. The tax treatment of these assets can be complex, but businesses need to understand the issues involved. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions.
|
As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to start planning for preparing and filing your 1099s. Properly filing your 1099s helps you stay compliant with IRS requirements, avoid penalties, and ensures smooth operations during tax season. |
On December 3, 2024, a Federal Court in Texas issued a nationwide, preliminary injunction blocking the Corporate Transparency Act (Beneficial Ownership Information reporting) on the grounds that it may be unconstitutional under the Commerce Clause. This ruling comes with less than 1 month until the filing deadline.
If you own a small business with no employees (other than your spouse) and want to set up a retirement plan, consider a solo 401(k) plan. This is also an option for self-employed individuals or business owners who wish to upgrade from a SIMPLE IRA or Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plan.
Does your business require real estate for its operations? Or do you hold property titled under your business’s name? It might be worth reconsidering this strategy. With long-term tax, liability and estate planning advantages, separating real estate ownership from the business may be a wise choice.
When drafting partnership and LLC operating agreements, various tax issues must be addressed. This is also true of multi-member LLCs that are treated as partnerships for tax purposes. Here are some critical issues to include in your agreement so your business remains in compliance with federal tax law.
In business and investment activities, it is often necessary to create partnerships, or multi-member LLCs that are treated as partnerships, for tax purposes. These entities offer several federal income tax advantages, the most important of which is pass-through taxation. They also must comply with unique and sometimes complicated federal income tax rules.
While many facets of the economy have improved this year, the rising cost of living and other economic factors have caused many businesses to close their doors. If this is your situation, we can help you, including taking care of various tax responsibilities.
Most businesses have websites today. Despite their widespread use, the IRS hasn’t issued formal guidance on when website costs can be deducted.
If you own a closely held corporation, you can borrow funds from your business at rates that are lower than those charged by a bank. But it’s important to avoid certain risks and charge an adequate interest rate.
