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Safeguard your personal information while shopping online

Safeguard your personal information while shopping online

Don't let cybercriminals ruin your holiday season. Here's some advice on safeguarding your personal information during the busiest online shopping period of the year.
Key IRS Update: new 1099-K thresholds set through 2026

Key IRS Update: new 1099-K thresholds set through 2026

Significant changes to the IRS's 1099-K reporting thresholds are on the horizon, affecting anyone who uses payment apps or online marketplaces. Starting in 2024, more of your transactions could be reported to the IRS, potentially impacting your tax obligations. Find out what these updates mean for you and how to navigate the new requirements.
Understanding Trump’s proposed tax changes: implications for taxpayers and business owners

Understanding Trump’s proposed tax changes: implications for taxpayers and business owners

Learn about President-elect Trump's proposed tax changes and how they could affect your financial strategy. This nonpartisan article discusses the potential impacts of extending and expanding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, among other proposed changes. Stay informed about potential tax changes and learn how to prepare for them.
Smart year-end tax moves for businesses

Smart year-end tax moves for businesses

As year-end approaches, small business owners face crucial tax planning decisions that can impact their financial health. From leveraging deductions and managing cash flow to understanding the intricacies of the QBI deduction, this article offers strategic insights to optimize your tax position before ringing in the new year.
Final regulations for the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit

Final regulations for the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit

The Treasury and IRS issued final regulations for the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit, providing guidelines for eligible components and production activities.
IRS releases 2025 401(k) limit increases

IRS releases 2025 401(k) limit increases

The IRS has announced an increase in the 401(k) contribution limit for 2025 to $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. However, the annual contribution limit for an IRA remains unchanged at $7,000. The catch-up contribution limit for employees aged 50 and over also remains at $7,500 for 2025.
Webinar: State and Federal Minimum-Wage and Overtime Requirements

Webinar: State and Federal Minimum-Wage and Overtime Requirements

The Minnesota DLI's Labor Standards Division is providing a series of webinars to educate workers and employers about the state's wage and hour laws, including topics like minimum wage, overtime requirements, child labor laws, and more.
End-of-year tax strategies for individuals

End-of-year tax strategies for individuals

As the year-end approaches, it's time to for strategic tax planning. From assessing your current tax situation and understanding deductions to maximizing retirement contributions and managing investment gains, this guide offers valuable insights to help minimize your tax burden.
Understanding the national debt: implications and strategies for your financial future

Understanding the national debt: implications and strategies for your financial future

The United States is grappling with an escalating national debt that now exceeds $35 trillion, a staggering burden with far-reaching economic implications. Explore the causes, current state, and potential solutions to this pressing issue, and understand what it means for our future. Read on to discover how it affects us all and what steps can be taken to steer toward a sustainable fiscal path.
IRS releases inflation adjustments for 2025

IRS releases inflation adjustments for 2025

The IRS has announced significant inflation adjustments for the 2025 tax year, impacting standard deductions, income tax brackets, and various tax credits. These changes offer potential tax savings for individuals and businesses, making proactive tax planning more important than ever. Discover how the updates could affect your tax strategy and financial future.
Don’t fall for tax clickbait: how to spot dubious financial advice online

Don’t fall for tax clickbait: how to spot dubious financial advice online

Think you can spot misleading tax advice online? You might be surprised. Discover how even savvy individuals can fall prey to dubious claims and learn the red flags to watch out for.
Key conversations to have with your CPA

Key conversations to have with your CPA

Whether managing personal finances or running a business, this article provides essential questions to ask your CPA for informed decision-making. Discuss everything from tax planning to retirement and succession planning. Stay on top of your financial game by making your CPA meetings count.
Understanding the IRS’s proposed crackdown on basis-shifting transactions in partnerships

Understanding the IRS’s proposed crackdown on basis-shifting transactions in partnerships

Basis-shifting transactions are under intense scrutiny by the IRS, and new regulations aim to curb these practices within partnerships. Even if your partnership isn't engaging in tax avoidance, the broad scope of these rules means you could still be affected. Learn what basis-shifting entails and how to prepare for these potential regulatory changes.
Can you deduct pre-startup costs? What aspiring business owners need to know.

Can you deduct pre-startup costs? What aspiring business owners need to know.

Are pre-startup costs deductible before your business officially launches? This article examines the tax rules and a recent court case that clarifies the issue, offering insights on how to maximize deductions.
Should your business lease or buy your next vehicle?

Should your business lease or buy your next vehicle?

Are you a business owner considering acquiring a vehicle? Uncover the hidden costs and benefits of leasing and buying, and find out which one is right for your business.
Time to check your withholding: a year-end tax reminder for high-income earners and gig workers

Time to check your withholding: a year-end tax reminder for high-income earners and gig workers

Year-end is fast approaching, and for high-income earners and gig workers, it's the perfect time to review your tax withholding. This article will explain why this check is crucial and how it could potentially help you avoid a hefty tax bill.
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