When you exchange real property used for business or held as an investment solely for other business or investment property that is the same type or “like-kind”, it is known as a like-kind exchange under United States tax law. It is also known as a 1031 exchange. The swap transactions, when structured properly, allows for [...]
First, Congress approved the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act in 2019, affecting qualified retirement plans and IRAs. Now the president has signed into law “SECURE Act 2.0” as part of a spending measure. Following are several key provisions in this new legislation. RMD age threshold: Generally, participants in qualified plans and [...]
What is the NIIT? It sounds like some sort of federal agency or maybe a new form of artificial intelligence. But actually NIIT stands for “net investment income tax.” This tax generally applies to higher-income taxpayers, but it could easily sneak up on others if they are not careful. Background: The NIIT is equal to [...]
Interest rates have gone up over the last few years. Saving grace: You may be able to deduct interest expenses depending on the type of expense incurred. Notably, there are four main categories for tax purposes. Mortgage interest: Generally, you can deduct mortgage interest paid during the year. To qualify, you must be legally obligated [...]
If you have foreign income, foreign financial assets, or own foreign business interests, this is the podcast for you. Lauren and Viki discuss the most widely faced issues for US nationals who work outside the country and foreign nationals who are working in the States for an extended period of time. Those topics include [...]
We get this question a lot this time of year. Now! is almost always the answer. See this video response from shareholder Rachel Taylor: When should I bring my #tax information to you? #taxtwitter #loveyourCPA pic.twitter.com/hDoG4qwY6w — JamisonMoneyFarmer (@JMFCPAs) February 22, 2023
Tax season is right around the corner, so we want you to be prepared. As we typically do, we have created this year-end tax planning letter to assist you with certain tips that you should consider before December 31st. This is the time to reassess your overall tax picture for 2022 so you can maximize the tax [...]
On October 18, the IRS announced a number of inflation adjustments for the 2023 tax year. The tax year 2023 adjustments described below generally apply to tax returns filed in 2024, and two key changes affect estate and gift taxes. The annual gift tax exclusion is increasing from $16,000 per recipient to $17,000 per recipient. [...]
Carl Jamison and Bobby Bragg are joined by guest Alex Flachsbart of OPAL or Opportunity Alabama. "Opportunity Zones” were created in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Tax nerds call that the TCJA. It’s hard to believe that we are now almost five full years from their creation. These zones encourage private sector [...]
New law revamps electric vehicle credits (Image above is of Mercedes EQS, built in Tuscaloosa) Are you thinking about purchasing an electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid? The new Inflation Reduction Act (the IRA) green lights tax credits for many taxpayers who buy EVs in 2023. However, other individuals may hit some unexpected roadblocks. [...]