Options for Unused 529 College Savings Accounts
Section 529 plans can be a tax-smart way to save for college and other qualified education expenses. Contributions to these plans aren’t deductible for federal tax purposes, but earnings and gains accumulate federal-income-tax-free. Then you can take federal-income-tax-free withdrawals to cover qualified education expenses. What happens if a 529 account turns out to be overfunded…
Tax Considerations When Adding a New Partner
Learn the tax rules that may apply if you bring a new owner into a partnership, or into a limited liability company that’s treated as a partnership for tax purposes.
Tax Implications of the New Lease Accounting Rules
Private businesses implemented new lease accounting rules in 2022, resulting in a major shift in how leases are reported for “book” purposes. While the tax rules for leases haven’t changed, the new accounting rules can have notable implications for how the tax rules play out. New Accounting Rules The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issues…
Richard Bell, CPA, J.D., Joins GRF CPAs & Advisors as Principal in Tax Services
August 9, 2023 (Bethesda, MD) – GRF CPAs & Advisors (GRF), an Inside Public Accounting (IPA) Top 125 Public Accounting Firm and Accounting Today Regional Leader, is pleased to announce Richard Bell has joined the firm as a principal in the tax services department. Mr. Bell has more than 18 years of experience working in…
Four Midyear 2023 Tax Planning Tips for Small Business Owners
Mid-July isn’t just for barbeques and baseball. It’s also a good time to think about ways to cut your 2023 business tax bill. Here are four planning ideas for small business owners to consider, assuming there won’t be any changes to current federal tax laws at least through 2024. 1. Establish a Tax-Favored Retirement Plan…
Six Ideas for Lowering Your Personal 2023 Taxes
Although summer is a time for vacations and relaxing in the backyard, you can’t afford to take a break from managing your tax bill. Now is a good time to think about proactive moves that could cut your 2023 tax liability. Here are six ideas for individual taxpayers to consider, assuming the current federal tax…
Risk Management: 8 Ways to Reduce Business Insurance Costs
How much money is your business spending on insurance products? Insurance is often a major business expense, and it can be a lifesaver when the unexpected happens. However, higher spending doesn’t necessarily equate to better coverage. Rather than focusing on just the price, it’s important to match insurance products and coverage levels with your business’s…
Ryan Ham, CPA, Joins GRF CPAs & Advisors as Partner in Tax Services
July 10, 2023, Bethesda MD – GRF CPAs & Advisors (GRF), an Inside Public Accounting Top 125 Public Accounting Firm and Accounting Today Regional Leader, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Ham, CPA, as a Partner in the Tax Division. With more than 18 years of experience in providing tax advisory services to…
Ins and Outs of Private Foundations
The term “501(c)(3) organization” — which refers to the Internal Revenue Code section governing not-for-profit entities — often is used interchangeably with “public charity.” But not all 501(c)(3) organizations are public charities. Some are private foundations, and they’re subject to different tax rules. Individual and Family Charity A private foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization created…