Beneficiaries

Why Updating Beneficiaries is Crucial After Life Changes

In the realm of estate planning, naming beneficiaries is a critical step that ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your passing. However, the process doesn't end with simply naming beneficiaries; it's equally important to keep these designations up to date.
acquisition

Seizing the Silver Tsunami: What Millennials & Gen Z Should Know About Acquiring Boomer-Owned Businesses

As the Baby Boomer generation enters retirement, a wave of small businesses will be transitioning ownership. This "silver tsunami" presents a golden opportunity for savvy, younger entrepreneurs to take over established businesses through acquisition.
tips

Should Tips Be Tax-Free? How Recent Proposals Could Change the Way You Tip

In recent years, tipping culture has seen significant changes, particularly with the rise of digital payment kiosks and self-checkout lanes. A CBS News article recently questioned, “Are tip requests getting out of hand?” pointing out the shift from traditional tipping practices to new scenarios like tips on to-go coffees and takeout orders.
Financial

How to Prepare for Your Year-End Financial Review: A Guide for Small Businesses

A year-end financial review isn't just a box to check—it’s a crucial opportunity to assess your profit and loss, evaluate growth potential, and ensure your business is on track for continued success. Whether you're looking to maximize tax savings or streamline operations, being organized and prepared will save you time and set the stage for smoother cash flow.
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How the 2025 Social Security Adjustments Will Impact Your Wallet

As we step into 2025, millions of Americans are set to experience a notable change in their Social Security benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 2.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments.
withholding

Avoid the Trap: Smart Strategies to Prevent Costly Penalties from Underpaying Estimated Taxes

Underpayment penalties are a common concern for taxpayers, and many are unaware of how substantial they can be. These penalties are assessed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) when taxpayers fail to pay enough of their tax liability through withholding or estimated tax payments throughout the tax year.
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Converting a Home into a Rental? Here’s What You Should Know.

More homeowners are converting their existing homes into rentals after buying new homes. But, converting a home into a rental raises important tax issues.
Tax Breaks

Healthcare Systems and Controversial Tax Breaks: Everything You Need to Know

Just about everyone has an opinion on the healthcare system in the United States. What many Americans don’t realize, however, is that there’s another tangential battle going on when it comes to healthcare facilities themselves.