Posts Tagged ‘Tax’

529 Plan Fridays

Last week, Tax Partner, Kate Rooney, shared an example of a taxable 529 Plan distribution. Now that we have answered some FAQs and provided an example, let’s see what a 529 Plan looks like in

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Emerging Tax Alert- Executive action deferring payroll taxes

What does the executive action deferring payroll taxes mean for employers and employees? On August 8, 2020, President Trump signed an executive memorandum that defers an employee’s portion of Social Security and Medicare taxes from

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529 Plan Fridays

Last week, Tax Partner, Kate Rooney, answered “What are some cautionary flags to be aware of with 529 Plans?”. Today she’ll share an example of a taxable 529 Plan distribution. With today’s circumstances, you may

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529 Plan Fridays

In February, Tax Partner,  Kate Rooney started sharing insights from one of her presentations on 529 Plans. Previously, Kate had answered, “Should high net-worth individuals consider 529 Plans even if they can afford to cash

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Tax Alert- Are scholarships tax-free or taxable?

COVID-19 is changing the landscape for many schools this fall. But many children and young adults are going back, even if it’s just for online learning, and some parents will be facing tuition bills. If

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Tax Alert – Take advantage of a “stepped-up basis” when you inherit property

If you’re planning your estate, or you’ve recently inherited assets, you may be unsure of the “cost” (or “basis”) for tax purposes. Fair market value rules Under the fair market value basis rules (also known

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Tax Alert- What qualifies as a “coronavirus-related distribution” from a retirement plan?

As you may have heard, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act allows “qualified” people to take certain “coronavirus-related distributions” from their retirement plans without paying tax. So how do you qualify? In

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Scott Kaplowitch to be a panelist on upcoming webinar

On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, Sapers & Wallack will be hosting a third Town Hall webinar in which panelists will share their latest insights around the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) and office re-opening best

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Tax Alert – Good records are the key to tax deductions and trouble-free IRS audits

If you operate a small business, or you’re starting a new one, you probably know you need to keep records of your income and expenses. In particular, you should carefully record your expenses in order

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Emerging Tax Alert – PPP borrowers get concessions, additional guidance on forgiveness

The U.S. Senate has passed the bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020, which loosens several of the Paycheck Protection Program’s (PPP’s) more onerous restrictions regarding loan forgiveness. President Trump has signed the bill

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