Author Archives: Cordasco
IRA charitable donations: An alternative to taxable required distributions
Are you a charitably minded individual who is also taking distributions from a traditional IRA? You may want to consider the tax advantages of making a cash donation to an IRS-approved charity out of your IRA. When distributions are taken … Continue reading
Your estate plan: Don’t forget about income tax planning
As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($12.06 million in 2022), many people no longer need to be concerned with federal estate tax. Before 2011, a much smaller amount resulted in estate plans attempting to avoid it. … Continue reading
Is your corporation eligible for the dividends-received deduction?
There’s a valuable tax deduction available to a C corporation when it receives dividends. The “dividends-received deduction” is designed to reduce or eliminate an extra level of tax on dividends received by a corporation. As a result, a corporation will … Continue reading
Five tax implications of divorce
Are you in the early stages of divorce? In addition to the tough personal issues that you’re dealing with, several tax concerns need to be addressed to ensure that taxes are kept to a minimum and that important tax-related decisions … Continue reading
Warning for retailers and other businesses using the LIFO method
Recent supply shortages may cause unexpected problems for some businesses that use the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for their inventory. Here’s an overview of what’s happening so you won’t be blindsided by the effects of so-called “LIFO liquidation.” Inventory reporting … Continue reading
Forecasts vs. projections: What’s the big difference?
Financial statements look at historical performance. But there are times when you want forward-looking reports to help your business make strategic investment decisions, evaluate the viability of a turnaround plan or apply for a loan. Your accountant can help ensure … Continue reading
Valuable gifts to charity may require an appraisal
If you donate valuable items to charity, you may be required to get an appraisal. The IRS requires donors and charitable organizations to supply certain information to prove their right to deduct charitable contributions. If you donate an item of … Continue reading
Why you should not wait to file your 2021 tax return if you are on extension
Cordasco talks with NextAdvisors on why you should not wait to file your 2021 tax return if you are on extension. Check out the full article
Cordasco’s Tax Refund Recommendations in the Market Herald
Check out Cordasco’s most recent interview with the Market Herald entitled Tax Refunds: A Time To Splurge Or A Time For Wise Financial Moves?
The tax mechanics involved in the sale of trade or business property
There are many rules that can potentially apply to the sale of business property. Thus, to simplify discussion, let’s assume that the property you want to sell is land or depreciable property used in your business, and has been held … Continue reading