Consider the tax advantages of investing in qualified small business stock
Investing in qualified small business (QSB) stock offers some attractive tax advantages, especially considering that the TCJA didn’t cut long-term capital gains rates: If you buy QSB stock in 2018 and hold it beyond the 5-year mark in 2023, you can enjoy 100% exclusion of gain when you sell it. If you don’t want to hold the stock that long but within 60 days of selling it you buy other QSB stock with the proceeds, you can defer tax on the gain until you sell the new stock. Contact us for more about the various rules that apply and other important considerations.
2018 Q3 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers
Here are some key tax-related deadlines for businesses and other employers during Quarter 3 of 2018. JULY 31: Report income tax withholding and FICA taxes for Q2 2018 (unless eligible for Aug. 10 deadline). File a 2017 calendar-year retirement plan report or request an extension. SEPT. 17: If a calendar-year partnership or S corp. that filed an extension, file a 2017 income tax return. If a calendar-year C corp., pay third installment of 2018 estimated income taxes. Contact us for more about the filing requirements and to ensure you meet all applicable deadlines.
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2 tax law changes that may affect your business’s 401(k) plan
When you think about recent tax law changes and your business, retirement benefits probably aren’t what first come to mind. But if your business sponsors a 401(k) plan, be aware of two changes: 1) Beginning in 2018, former employees with outstanding plan loan balances have until their tax return filing due date (plus extensions) to repay the loan or contribute the outstanding balance to an IRA or other qualified plan and avoid taxes and penalties. 2) Beginning in 2019, limits on employee 401(k) hardship withdrawals will increase. Contact us to learn more.
The tax impact of the TCJA on estate planning
The massive changes the TCJA made to income taxes have garnered the most attention. But the new law also made major changes to gift and estate taxes. While the TCJA didn’t repeal these taxes, it did significantly reduce the number of taxpayers who’ll be subject to them by more than doubling the gift and estate tax exemption. Yet factoring taxes into your estate planning is still important. First, the higher exemptions are only temporary. Second, you still may face state estate tax. Third, tax-smart estate planning can reduce income tax. Questions? Contact us.
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