Corporate Transparency Act – Filing Requirement
The Corporate Transparency Act requires small and medium sized businesses created by filing paperwork with a Secretary of State (Corporations, LLCs, LLPs etc) to report identifying information by 12/31/2024 to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Some exceptions include charities or companies with 20 or more employees, and $5M in annual revenue. New Filing Obligations […]
Inherited IRAs – IRS Issues Final Regulations
Prior to 2019, most beneficiaries of Inherited IRAs could stretch out Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) over their lifetime. However, the first SECURE Act eliminated this benefit and required that most non-spouse beneficiaries empty inherited accounts within 10 years. This change led to considerable confusion, most notably, whether annual RMDs were necessary during this 10-year period. […]
Retirees and Part-Time Work: Navigating the Tax Complexities
Businesses everywhere face the challenge of finding and retaining valuable employees. To fill these gaps, many employers are turning to retirees. With years of experience, institutional knowledge, and for many a desire to stay busy while earning income, they are an excellent candidate to help bridge the employment gap. Confronted with the offer of highly […]
Changes for Unused Funds from 529 Plans Beginning in 2024
To address investor concerns related to 529 Plan savings going unused, a provision of SECURE ACT 2.0 allows the opportunity to rollover unused 529 education savings into a Roth IRA in the beneficiary’s name, penalty free. As a result, investors should feel a sense of relief about leftover 529 savings that weren’t used for education. […]
Staying the Course and Holding Fast to Your Investment Strategy
From social media feeds to financial news outlets, we’re constantly bombarded with a stream of updates, opinions, and analysis. Access to so much information can be empowering, but can also be overwhelming. How do we know which sources to trust and where should we focus our attention? With inflation making daily headlines, stock market volatility, […]
