Fiducial Blog – Page 9

Planning for Your Retirement – New Wrinkles from the SECURE 2.0 Act

August 30, 2023

To encourage more Americans to save for retirement, Congress designed the SECURE Act 2.0. Some of these changes could impact your retirement plan strategy.

Tax Filing Status Change This Year? Look Out for Surprises at Tax Time

August 28, 2023

A tax filing status change because of a life event such as marriage or divorce often blindsides taxpayers. Consider tax ramifications to avoid surprises.

Extreme Weather May Lead to More 401(k) Hardship Distribution Requests

August 25, 2023

Extreme weather can result in damage to personal residences. You must prepare your HR staff and employees for the hardship distribution approval process.

What Will Happen When TCJA Tax Changes Sunset in 2025?

August 23, 2023

Most of the tax changes made by TCJA will expire after 2025. This will impact long range tax planning and result in a mixed bag of tax increases and cuts.

Receive More than $10,000 in Cash at Your Business? Meet Form 8300

August 21, 2023

Does your business receive large amounts of cash or cash equivalents? Then you must report these transactions to the IRS using Form 8300.

Employers, Tune Up Your Employee Value Proposition for the Road Ahead

August 18, 2023

You’ve still got to work to win over great job candidates and retain valued employees. Make sure you’re ready and tune up your employee value proposition.

When Tax Issues Become Tax Fraud in the Eyes of the IRS

August 16, 2023

The chasm between a "minor accident" and "intentional tax fraud" is a big one. The latter can get you into trouble and may venture into criminal territory.

Is Hobby Income Taxable? Are Hobby Losses Deductible?

August 14, 2023

Involved in a hobby that you not only enjoy but that produces income? If so, you should know how hobby income and expenses are treated for tax purposes.

Employee or Independent Contractor? Learn How to Classify Both

August 11, 2023

Employers often misclassify employees as independent contractors. Misclassification can have significant ramifications for the employer and the worker.

Seasonal Summer Employees and the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

August 9, 2023

Consider hiring long-term unemployment recipients and workers with barriers to employment. You could benefit from the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).

Could Your 2023 IRA RMD Be Delayed?

August 4, 2023

Good news for IRA owners turning 72 in 2023! The first distribution for these IRA owners treated as an RMD will be a distribution made for 2024, not 2023.

Advantages & Disadvantages of Claiming Qualified Improvement Property

August 2, 2023

The decision to claim first-year depreciation deductions for qualified improvement property can be complicated. Fiducial has the pros and cons for you!

Who is at Risk of The Trust Fund Recovery Penalty?

July 28, 2023

The Trust Fund Recovery Penalty is personally imposed on certain business owners and managers when employment taxes aren’t paid.

Key Factors for Employers in Choosing an Affordable Health Plan

July 26, 2023

Choosing or switching to an affordable yet fully featured health plan to sponsor for employees isn’t easy. Yet, for most organizations, it’s an imperative.