tax strategy

PPP Loan Forgiveness Tool by AICPA and CPA.com

The American Institute of CPAs and its business and technology arm, CPA.com, have released a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness platform, PPPForgivenessTool.com, which automates the forgiveness process for small business owners who have received funds from the PPP.

August 31 is the New Deadline to Avoid Distribution Tax Hit

Usually, when you take money out of your IRA account before retirement, you would be subject to various penalty or tax. This being an extraordinary year, you may be able to roll over your 2020 IRA distribution to another IRA by August 31 without taking a tax hit. Here is what you need to know.

5 Reasons Why You Should Not Rush For PPP Forgiveness

Congratulations to you that have received the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) money to tide you over and help you keep your employees. With an understanding of "use it or pay it", and that the clock is ticking, you are probably contemplating applying for forgiveness of this money.

Not so fast! Why? You ask. Here are 5 main reasons you may want to give it more thought.

Preserve Your Own Retirement Nest Egg While Providing Care for a Loved One

Care and Costs are two sides of a coin when it comes to taking care of your loved one. Increasing expenses may cause pressure even to the ones with a strong financial background. You may need help from a few expertly approaches to restructure and balance the scenario, in order to avoid depleting your own retirement fund.

Economic Impact and Stimulus Payments : What Business Owners / Self-Employed / Independent Contractors need to know

This extra long edition has two parts, one about what to do with the Stimulus or Economic Impact Payments, and the other is about tax-related laws and updates to help with tax planning for the rest of 2020. You can read Part I here.

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6 Ways to Tame Your Capital Gains Tax Bite

A cornerstone of smart tax planning is year-round management of your property sales and purchases. And a key component of this activity is knowing that the resulting sale of a home, stock or collectible creates a taxable gain or loss with varying tax implications. The savvy taxpayer understands that the correct capital gain approach can save plenty of money. Here are six capital gain tax-cutting opportunities to consider throughout the year:

Losses that Offer Tax Savings

Capital loss, casualty loss, net operating loss — a loss by any name causes a financial setback. It's something no one likes to think about, much less experience. But if you do suffer a loss, tax laws may provide a measure of relief in the form of a refund or lower taxable income. Here are examples of common losses you may experience, along with possible tax savings