Episode 114: Roth IRA Conversions Explained
Accounting and Accountability
In this episode: Roth IRA Conversions Explained – What they are, how they work, who should consider them, and the tax strategy behind converting gradually. Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) – Using IRA withdrawals to make tax-free donations if you're over 70½. Depreciation & “Placed in Service” – A look at what it really means for business equipment (or even yachts) to be ready for tax purposes. Kids on Payroll? – How sole proprietors and partnerships can avoid FICA and FUTA taxes when paying their children under 21. IRS Filing Stats – Latest refund data,...
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Episode 113: Carried interest and capital gains vs. ordinary income
Accounting and Accountability
In this episode: Reminder: tax extensions don’t extend the time to pay. Upcoming potential changes due to 2025 tax law expirations. Carried interest and capital gains vs. ordinary income. Proposed taxation of municipal bond interest. New early retirement withdrawal exception for emergencies (up to $1,000/year). Importance of certified appraisals for large non-cash donations. Theft losses from internet scams are not deductible unless business-related. Mileage deduction rules and common documentation pitfalls. Finalized update on BOI (Beneficial Ownership Information)...
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Episode 112: Contractor vs. Employee Crackdown
Accounting and Accountability
In this episode: Tax Changes Coming: New tax legislation is expected, though details remain unclear. Income vs. Consumption Tax: Some Republicans propose replacing income tax with a national sales tax—unlikely to gain traction. IRS Under Pressure: Talk of abolishing the IRS is unrealistic. Staffing cuts and layoffs have worsened service, especially for notice resolution. Startup Deductions: A proposed bill would raise the startup cost deduction from $5K to $20K, easing the burden on new businesses. Contractor vs. Employee Crackdown: IRS is stepping up enforcement. Misclassification...
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Episode 111: The Impact of Qualified Business Income Deductions Expiring.
Accounting and Accountability
In this episode: The potential impact of Qualified Business Income Deductions (QBI) expiring at the end of 2025. Bonus Depreciation may be restored up to 100%. More details emerge, clarifying the State of Delaware Paid Leave Program. In ins and outs of writing off vehicles for business use. The penalities for not complying to the Corporate Transparency Act by March 21, 2025 have been lifted.
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Episode 110: IRS cracks down on Fuel Tax fraud.
Accounting and Accountability
In this episode: An update on the tax cap for State and Local Taxes. Tax rules for gain or loss on a qualifying residence. The IRS is cracking down on fuel tax credit fraud. If you're a self-employed business owner looking to buy a home, you’ve probably heard that getting a mortgage is more challenging than for traditional W-2 employees. But why is that, and what can you do about it? In this episode, we sit down with mortgage expert Katie Stevens of Pike Creek Mortgage to break down the hurdles self-employed borrowers face and the best strategies to improve your chances of mortgage...
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Episode 109: An Explanation of the Proposed External Revenue Service.
Accounting and Accountability
In this episode: · An overview of tax policies under discussion. · Corporate Transparency Act update. · An explanation of the proposed external revenue service. · A reminder to get your tax documents into us! We also hear from Brittany La Clair, owner of the in Dover, Delaware. She talks to us about running a boutique clothing store, from inception to the daily tasks, the importance of making customers feel welcome and seen, and how to...
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Episode 108: Maximize Tax Savings
Accounting and Accountability
In this episode: Form 944 will no longer be used after 2025. Additional Foreign Tax Credit benefits. Delaware and Maryland Paid Family Leave taxability information. A deep dive into steps that can be taken to maximize tax savings now and into 2025.
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Episode 107: Business Lending Best Practices
Accounting and Accountability
In this episode: Deducting uninsured losses for damage claims in federally declared disaster areas. Inherited IRA changes. New rates for 2025 including IRA distribution, fit taxes, and mileage Beneficial Ownership Reporting for FinCEN status may not be determined until March 2025. Anita Evans, Vice President of Business Banking and Senior Relationship Manager for M&T Bank, joins us on the podcast to kick of 2025. She discusses things you should consider when acquiring a loan, the importance of having an open and honest dialog with your lender and best practices for business...
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Episode 106: Beneficial Ownership Reporting Update
Accounting and Accountability
In this episode: Update to the FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Reporting deadline. Catch-up contributions are available for retirement plans for limited age groups. Some Employee Retention Credits are still not processed. New lines will be on individual tax returns for cryptocurrency and 1099K reporting of digital assets. Delaware Lodging Tax starts in 2025. We also hear from Tim Jones, owner of Resort Palms in Maryland. Tim tells us about the magic of being in the right place at the right time, understand your business goals and setting yourself up for success, and how to plan for...
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Episode 105: Tax Planning Special
Accounting and Accountability
In this episode: Best practices for Installment Sales. The current gift tax limits. IRA owners that are over 70.5 years old can transfer money directly to a charity for enhanced tax and estate planning. In addition, listen in to our tax planning segment for strategic planning tips going into 2025 for both individuals and businesses.
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- We summarize the Delaware Family Leave Act and what it means to employers/employees.
- The Delaware EARNS Program launches July 1, 2024. Find out what employers should be doing.
- Consider completing the requirements for the Corporate Transparency Act soon.
We also hear from Ryan Horsey, VP of Fixed Operations of Parkview RV Center in Smyrna, Delaware. He talks to us about his experiences with being the 3rd generation of this family-owned business while raising the 4th generation, the importance of building memories, and the honor of being named the Chairman of the Board of the RV Dealers’ Association.