Entries by IslerNW

Say Sayonara to Manual Transaction Entry in QuickBooks Online

Ditching manual transaction entry should be your number one priority now that QuickBooks Online streamlines the process of importing transactions from your bank. When you manually input transactions, you open the door to data transposition errors, potentially leading to inaccuracies in customer billing, reports, and taxes. Plus, it’s a time-consuming task that eats into hours […]

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Keep More of Your Money: Top 12 Tax Strategies for the High-Net-Worth

High-net-worth individuals face unique challenges in managing their wealth, particularly when minimizing tax liabilities. Our firm offers expert guidance that will help you keep more of your money year after year. Whether you own rental properties around the country, stock options at multiple startups, or deal with inheritance taxes, we will help you preserve your […]

Important June 2024 Due Dates

June 2024 Individual Due Dates June 10 – Report Tips to Employer If you are an employee who works for tips and received more than $20 in tips during May, you are required to report them to your employer on IRS Form 4070 no later than June 10. Your employer is required to withhold FICA […]

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Smarter Headcount Management with AI

In the face of slowing economic times and rising labor costs, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) must find innovative ways to maintain profitability across all industries. One way to increase productivity and streamline day-to-day operations is to use artificial intelligence (AI) engines like ChatGPT. Although AI platforms can seem daunting to new users, with a […]

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Think Twice Before Tossing: The Critical Timing for Disposing of Your Tax Records Safely

 Article Highlights: Why We Keep Records Audit Defense Amending Returns Claiming Refunds Tax Basis Duration for Keeping Tax Records Federal Statute of Limitations on Tax Refunds Tax Return Omissions Indefinite Retention Financially Disabled The Big Problem! Stock Acquisition Data Stock and Mutual Fund Statements Tangible Property Purchase and Improvement Records The 10-Year Statute of Limitations […]

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Gift and Estate Tax Primer

Article Highlights: Exclusions from Gift and Estate Taxes Annual Gift Tax Exclusion Gifts for Medical Expenses and Tuition Lifetime Exclusion from Gift and Estate Taxes Spousal Exclusion Portability Qualified Tuition Programs Basis of Gifts The tax code places limits on the amounts that individuals can gift to others (as money or property) without paying taxes. […]

Payroll Management: A Complete Guide for SMBs

Payroll taxes can be a significant headache for many small—to medium-sized business owners. Without proper education, entrepreneurs can find themselves in trouble with the IRS and state tax agencies. Fortunately, if you’ve been struggling with payroll taxes, you’re in the right place. This guide will help you understand and manage payroll taxes effectively to ensure […]

Installment Sale – a Useful Tool to Minimize Taxes

Selling a property you have owned for a long period of time will frequently result in a large capital gain, and reporting all of the gain in one year will generally expose the gain to higher than normal capital gains rates and subject the gain to the 3.8% surtax on net investment income. Capital gains […]