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Supporting Local Children
DWC in Grand Junction sponsored two volleyball teams for the Spike a Wish tournament to benefit Grant a Wish program. The teams had a great time playing in the sand at Volleys and raising money to support local children. We appreciate and thank all sponsors, organizers, players, and program supporters!
Estate Tax Deferrals
If a substantial portion of your wealth is tied up in a family or closely held business, you may be concerned that your estate will lack sufficient liquid assets to pay estate taxes. In such cases, heirs may be forced to borrow funds or, in a worst-case scenario, sell the
Dalby, Wendland & Co., P.C., Named a Top 300 Firm
Dalby, Wendland & Co., P.C., is honored to be recognized by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) as a Top 300 Firm. IPA 300 firms are ranked by U.S. net revenues and are compiled by analyzing more than 540 responses to IPA’s Survey and Analysis of Firms. Firm President Greg Keller said,
HSA + HDHP = Your ideal benefits strategy?
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) were created as a tax-favored framework to provide health care benefits mainly for small to midsize businesses and the self-employed. So, assuming your company falls into one of these categories, have you considered the strategy of using these accounts with a high-deductible health plan (HDHP)? Tax
Accelerate Depreciation Deductions With a Cost Segregation Study
Business owners may be able to see substantial tax savings faster by conducting cost segregation studies. These studies identify property components and their costs, allowing you to maximize current depreciation deductions by using shorter lives and speeding up depreciation rates available for the qualifying parts of the property. Depreciation rules
Is Crowdfunding Considered Taxable Income?
Crowdfunding can be an effective method to raise money for business or personal ventures, projects, or other needs such as fundraising and charitable causes. The premise of crowdfunding is to raise cash from a large number of people (friends, family, coworkers, or other investors/backers), allowing more flexibility of contributors, greater
Making an intrafamily loan “bona fide” to avoid gift tax
The simplest way to provide financial assistance to a child or other family member is to get out your checkbook and make a gift. But if you’re concerned about gift taxes, a loan may be preferable. Intrafamily loans must be structured and managed carefully to ensure that the IRS will
Nonprofits: Don’t risk your tax-exempt status
Once acquired, a not-for-profit’s tax-exempt status isn’t permanent. Your organization’s activities, the ways it generates revenue and how it uses that revenue can lead to the IRS reviewing and even revoking your status. Rules vary Most charities are classified as Section 501(c)(3) organizations. These groups: • Are organized and operated
Finding the right tax-advantaged account to fund your health care expenses
With health care costs continuing to climb, tax-friendly ways to pay for these expenses are more attractive than ever. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) all provide opportunities for tax-advantaged funding of health care expenses. But what’s the difference between these three accounts?
What’s the best entity choice for your business?
A principal consideration for any new or existing business is choosing an appropriate legal entity. Available options in most states include C corporations, S corporations, general and limited partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited liability partnerships (LLPs) and sole proprietorships. Tax implications Each entity type has advantages and disadvantages. It’s