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Don’t Run the Risk of a High Tax Bill! Know when you should ask for professional help.
Before taking action talk to your tax adviser. How many times have you seen this legal disclaimer? Unfortunately, all too often taxpayers do not follow this advice and then must pay the price with an unnecessarily high tax bill. Here are some of the most common situations that can save you money by seeking…
Read MoreIs a Tax Time Bomb Lurking in Your Paycheck?
Does your paycheck look a little higher than normal? If so, it could be a tax time bomb. The Problem A payroll tax deferral beginning September 1 was recently signed via a presidential executive order. The potential deferral of your portion of Social Security as an employee could raise your take…
Read MoreA Gift of Stock: Information is key when using this tax planning strategy
You own some stock that has increased in value. To avoid a possible taxable gain by selling the stock, you wish to give it directly to a child or grandchild. This simple idea has some interesting tax consequences to consider. Value of the Gift When you gift stock there are not one, but…
Read MoreTax-Free Roth IRA Withdrawal Options: What every Roth IRA account holder should know
Withdrawing funds from your retirement accounts must be done carefully to avoid a potential 10% early withdrawal penalty. Unfortunately, each retirement account type has different rules. Here are some tips for Roth IRAs. Roth IRA basics Roth IRA accounts differ from other IRAs in that your contributions are made in after-tax dollars. If you…
Read MoreBusiness Taxes : Time to Consider Section 179?
Section 179 expensing can be a very powerful planning tool for small- and medium-sized business taxes when acquiring capital assets. While it doesn’t change the amount of depreciation you can take over the life of capital purchase, it can change the timing by allowing you to deduct your purchase in the first year you place…
Read MoreDana McGuffin CPA Voted Best of the Best CPA Firm in Southlake TX for 6th Year in a Row!
Dana McGuffin CPA is honored to receive the Best of the Best CPA award from the Southlake Journal for the sixth year in a row! The Best of the Best contest is held in January each year, and Southlake Journal readers vote for the best business in each business category. Other categories in the voting include…
Read MoreUnderstand Business Financial Ratios
Financial ratios provide a useful way to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses in the performance and solvency of your business. Here are four types of ratios that you can monitor using the figures from your balance sheet. Liquidity ratios, such as the current ratio, measure the ability to pay bills over the next 12 months. You…
Read MoreReview Your Beneficiary Choices
Are you storing the documents that designate the beneficiaries of your retirement plans, IRAs, and insurance policies in a safe deposit box? If so, it’s time to dust off these important papers and review them. Why? You probably made decisions about who will receive retirement assets or life insurance proceeds upon your death when you…
Read MoreKnow the Tax Rules for Summer Travel
Are you traveling for business this summer? If you’re planning to take a tax deduction for your expenses, the rules may be more complicated than you think. Here’s a refresher. The general rule. “Travel” expenses are ordinary and necessary costs incurred while away from your normal working area. “Away” means you’re away from your tax…
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