The Tax Implications of Employer-provided Life Insurance
Employer-provided group term life insurance can be a nice employee benefit. But depending on the amount of coverage, it may cause an unwanted tax result. Here’s why.
Selected CARES Act Tax Provisions
By Jack Kiley, CPA On March 27, the Government moved with uncharacteristic speed to pass what is called the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act more commonly known as the CARES Act. This massive 800-page bill includes aid on support for specific...Saving for Retirement in 2019
How much you can contribute to your retirement plans each year depends in part on the annual limits. Sometimes these go up from one year to the next, and sometimes they don’t. Learn what’s changed and what hasn’t for 2019.
Advantages of ‘Catching Up’ on your IRA Contributions
The income reduction from making catch-up contributions to your retirement plan might be especially beneficial in 2018 if you had significant itemized deductions in the past that now will be reduced or eliminated by the TCJA. Here’s what you need to know.
Back To School: Tax Breaks for Teachers
While it still feels like summer across most of the country, fall is almost here and students are returning to school. For many teachers, that also means the return of out-of-pocket classroom expenses. Fortunately, they can enjoy a tax deduction for some of these costs.
Restricted Stock Awards & Tax Savings
Have you recently been awarded restricted stock or do you expect to be awarded such stock this year? The Section 83(b) election can be beneficial if the income at the grant date is negligible or the stock is likely to appreciate significantly. Here’s why.