Author Archives: Cordasco
There’s a deduction for student loan interest … but do you qualify for it?
If you’re paying back college loans for yourself or your children, you may wonder if you can deduct the interest you pay on the loans. The answer is yes, subject to certain limits. The maximum amount of student loan interest … Continue reading
How are court awards and out-of-court settlements taxed?
Awards and settlements are routinely provided for a variety of reasons. For example, a person could receive compensatory and punitive damage payments for personal injury, discrimination or harassment. Some of this money is taxed by the federal government, and perhaps … Continue reading
Build Back Better Dead for 2021
We have spent all year tracking the progress of President Biden’s social spending package known as “Build Back Better”. This bill has gone through a number of major iterations throughout the year. Its initial $6 trillion price tag was shaved … Continue reading
Could an FLP fit into your succession plan?
Among the biggest long-term concerns of many business owners is succession planning — how to smoothly and safely transfer ownership and control of the company to the next generation. From a tax perspective, the optimal time to start this process … Continue reading
Gig workers should understand their tax obligations
The number of people engaged in the “gig” or sharing economy has grown in recent years. In an August 2021 survey, the Pew Research Center found that 16% of Americans have earned money at some time through online gig platforms. … Continue reading
Review your strategic plan … and look ahead
Business owners, year end is officially here. It may even be over by the time you read this. (If so, Happy New Year!) In any case, the end of one year and the beginning of another is always an optimal … Continue reading
Will the standard business mileage rate go up in 2022? Yes!
After two years of no increases, the optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible cost of operating an automobile for business will be going up in 2022 by 2.5 cents per mile. The IRS recently announced that the … Continue reading
Stock market investors: Year-end tax strategies to consider
Year-end is a good time to plan to save taxes by carefully structuring your capital gains and losses. Consider some possibilities if you have losses on certain investments to date. For example, suppose you lost money this year on some … Continue reading
2022 Q1 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2022. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to … Continue reading
IRS announces adjustments to key retirement plan limits
In Notice 2021-61, the IRS recently announced 2022 cost-of-living adjustments to dollar limits and thresholds for qualified retirement plans. Here are some highlights: Elective deferrals. The annual limit on elective deferrals (employee contributions) will increase from $19,500 to $20,500 for … Continue reading