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Basic Rules of a “Like-Kind” (1031) Exchange
A business or individual might be able to dispose of appreciated real property without being taxed on the gain by exchanging it rather than selling it. You can defer tax on your gain through a “like-kind” or Section 1031 exchange. A like-kind exchange is a swap of real property held
The Rules of Employee Parking Benefits
Many offices, plants and other business facilities are once again filled with real, live people. And those hard-working employees need somewhere to park. If your company provides parking as a fringe benefit — either on or near your premises or at a location from which employees commute — the IRS
Exceptions to the Early Withdrawal Tax Penalty on IRA Distributions
When you take withdrawals from your traditional IRA, you probably know that they’re taxable. But there may be a penalty tax on early withdrawals depending on how old you are when you take them and what you do with the money. Important: Once you reach a certain age, you must
Tax Breaks for Small Businesses
Sometimes, bigger isn’t better: Your small- or medium-sized business may be eligible for some tax breaks that aren’t available to larger businesses. Here are some examples. 1. QBI Deduction For 2018 through 2025, the qualified business income (QBI) deduction is available to eligible individuals, trusts and estates. But it’s not
Check Your Withholding to Mitigate Tax Surprises
When you filed your federal tax return this year, were you surprised to find you owed money? You might want to adjust your income tax withholding so that this doesn’t happen again next year. You might even want to adjust your withholding if you got a big refund. Receiving a
Understand the Generation-Skipping Transfer (GST) Tax
Here’s a not-so-fun fact: The generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax is among the harshest and most complex in the tax code. So, if you’re planning to share some of your wealth with your grandchildren or great grandchildren — or if your estate plan is likely to benefit these generations — it’s
DWC Named a 2022 Top 300 Public Accounting Firm
Dalby, Wendland & Co. (DWC) is honored to be recognized by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) as a Top 300 Firm. IPA ranks firms nationally by U.S. net revenues, and they are compiled by analyzing nearly 600 responses received this year for IPA’s Survey and Analysis of Firms. This is DWC’s
Tax Deductibility of Business Website Costs
These days, most businesses have websites. But surprisingly, the IRS hasn’t issued formal guidance on when website costs can be deducted. Fortunately, established rules that generally apply to the deductibility of business costs provide business taxpayers launching a website with some guidance as to the proper treatment of the costs.
Transaction Costs – Maximize Your Tax Benefits
The 2021 tax year saw an uptick in M&A activity, and the trend appears to be continuing. Whether related to an acquisition, merger, restructuring, reorganization, initial public offering or spin-off, the costs paid by companies to service providers such as investment bankers, attorneys, accountants and consultants to investigate and pursue
Is Remote Employees’ Transportation and Travel to the Office Taxable or Nontaxable?
Many businesses are now allowing employees great flexibility to choose their work location. A common work arrangement allows an employee to regularly work remotely (e.g., from their personal residence) and to work in the employer’s office as needed. Employers are asking whether the expenses incurred by the remote employee