Author Archives: Cordasco
Feeling generous at year end? Strategies for donating to charity or gifting to loved ones
As we approach the holidays, many people plan to donate to their favorite charities or give money or assets to their loved ones. Here are the basic tax rules involved in these transactions. Donating to charity Normally, if you take … Continue reading
Navigating the tax landscape when donating works of art to charity
If you own a valuable piece of art, or other property, you may wonder how much of a tax deduction you could get by donating it to charity. The answer to that question can be complex because several different tax … Continue reading
Thinking about participating in your employer’s 401(k) plan? Here’s how it works
Employers offer 401(k) plans for many reasons, including to attract and retain talent. These plans help an employee accumulate a retirement nest egg on a tax-advantaged basis. If you’re thinking about participating in a plan at work, here are some … Continue reading
New per diem business travel rates became effective on October 1
Are employees at your business traveling again after months of virtual meetings? In Notice 2021-52, the IRS announced the fiscal 2022 “per diem” rates that became effective October 1, 2021. Taxpayers can use these rates to substantiate the amount of expenses … Continue reading
Engaging in customer-focused strategic planning
When creating or updating your strategic plan, you might be tempted to focus on innovative products or services, new geographic locations, or technological upgrades. But, what about your customers? Particularly if you’re a small to midsize business, focusing your strategic … Continue reading
Draft Build Back Better Legislation Released
The Build Back Better Act is far from being a done deal, so by time you read this the legislative landscape may have already changed. On Thursday, October 28, the House Rules Committee released draft text of the modified Build … Continue reading
What would happen if Congress changes Grantor Trust rules?
As Congress vacillates over its spending Bill, it gives us a lot of time to speculate on what we would do if certain proposals come to light. Please keep in mind that everything is up in the air at the … Continue reading
Get your piece of the depreciation pie now with a cost segregation study
If your business is depreciating over a 30-year period the entire cost of constructing the building that houses your operation, you should consider a cost segregation study. It might allow you to accelerate depreciation deductions on certain items, thereby reducing … Continue reading
Vacation home: How is your tax bill affected if you rent it out?
If you’re fortunate enough to own a vacation home, you may want to rent it out for part of the year. What are the tax consequences? The tax treatment can be complex. It depends on how many days it’s rented … Continue reading
What business owners should know about stop-loss insurance
When choosing health care benefits, many businesses opt for a self-insured (self-funded) plan rather than a fully insured one. Why? Among various reasons, self-insured plans tend to offer greater flexibility and potentially lower fixed costs. When implementing a self-insured plan, … Continue reading