Attention: Accounting rule delays in the works
On July 17, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) voted to issue a proposal that would delay several landmark accounting rules for certain companies.
R&E with Angi: Who can take the R & E Credit?
A question we are often asked is, “can my business or industry take the R & E Credit?” In most cases, the answer is “yes, if you have qualifying activities, you can certainly claim the credit no matter what industry you are in.”
Naming a trustee may be one of the most important decisions of your life
When it comes to estate planning, trusts are appealing for many reasons. They can enable you to hold and transfer assets for beneficiaries, avoid probate and reduce estate tax exposure. But they can be complicated to set up.
Responding to “close calls” when interviewing job candidates
It’s not uncommon for an employer to realize, after the fact, that an employee conducting a job interview asked a question that put the organization at risk for a discrimination claim.
GASB Preliminary Views
The GASB has issued two preliminary views documents for public comment. Preliminary views documents are issued in advance of a final statement/standard.
The 1-2-3 of B2B marketing
Does your business market its products or services to other companies? Or might it start doing so in the future? If so, it’s critical to recognize the key differences between marketing to the public — or even certain segments of the public — and business-to-business (B2B) marketing.
Summer: A good time to review your investments
You may have heard about a proposal in Washington to cut the taxes paid on investments by indexing capital gains to inflation. Under the proposal, the purchase price of assets would be adjusted so that no tax is paid on the appreciation due to inflation.
It’s a good time to buy business equipment and other depreciable property
There’s good news about the Section 179 depreciation deduction for business property. The election has long provided a tax windfall to businesses, enabling them to claim immediate deductions for qualified assets, instead of taking depreciation deductions over time.
Thinking about a Roth IRA conversion? Now may be the ideal time
Roth IRAs offer significant estate planning and financial benefits. If you have a substantial balance in a traditional IRA and are considering converting it to a Roth IRA, there may be no better time than now. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) reduced individual income tax rates through 2025. By making the conversion now, the TCJA enhances the benefits of a Roth IRA. Contact the CPAs and estate planning advisors at SEK with your tax questions.