Taxes

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February 2024 Tax Due Dates

February 15 Individuals: File a new Form W-4 to continue exemption for another year if you claimed exemption from federal income tax withholding in 2023. Businesses: Provide Form 1099-B, 1099-S, and certain Forms 1099-MISC (those in which payments in Box …

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Section 179 Expensing and Bonus Depreciation Pitfalls

If eligible, you can elect to use Section 179 expensing or bonus depreciation to deduct a large portion of the cost (and, in some cases, the full cost) of eligible property in the year it’s placed in service. Alternatively, you may follow regular depreciation rules and spread deductions over several years or decades, depending on how the asset is classified under the tax code.

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RUSSO CPA Tax Tips, how filing status affects your tax return 2022

One Reason to File Your 2023 Tax Return Early

The 2023 individual income tax return filing season will open soon. Even if you typically don’t file until much closer to the April 15 deadline (or you file for an extension), consider filing earlier this year. Why? You may be able to protect yourself from tax identity theft.

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Did You Get Married in 2023?

Your filing status options for your 2023 income tax return depend on your marital status on December 31. The married-filing-jointly status is typically the most beneficial way for married taxpayers to file, but it’s a good idea to take a “what-if” look at the married filing separately status.

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Alert: Navigating the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)

In the ever-evolving landscape of regulatory changes, it is imperative for businesses to stay informed and adapt to new legislation. One such crucial development is the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which went into effect on 1/1/24. As your trusted accounting partner, we are here to guide you through the essential aspects of the CTA and outline the necessary steps your business should take to ensure compliance.

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3 Strategies for Estimated Tax Payments

Many individuals today are self-employed or generate income from interest, rent, dividends, and other sources. If you’re in this situation, you could be risking penalties if you don’t pay enough taxes during the year through estimated tax payments and withholding. (The due date for the final estimated payment for 2023 is January 16, 2024.)

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Russo CPA Self Directed IRAs Provide Both Flexibility and Risk 2023

Self-Directed IRAs Provide Both Flexibility and Risk

Traditional and Roth IRAs can be relatively “safe” retirement-saving vehicles, though, depending on what they’re invested in, they limit your investment choices. For more flexibility in investment choices but also more risk, another option is a self-directed IRA.

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Russo CPA Tax Tips Businesses can save taxes by acquiring and placing assets in service by year end

Business Savings: Acquiring & Placing Assets in Service by Year-End

Under Section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code, companies can “expense” the full cost of qualifying fixed assets to reduce their taxable income. This means they can deduct the purchase amount currently rather than having to depreciate the asset over many years. Both new and used fixed assets can qualify. The election is available for qualified property placed in service anytime during the tax year.

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