Author Archives: mgracey

The pandemic has spurred a tsunami of entrepreneurial new businesses. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a record 5.4 million new business applications were filed in 2021, compared to 4.4. million in 2020 compared to 3.5 million before the pandemic in 2019. Whether these ventures will prove successful remains to be seen, but each one […]

Congratulations! You filed your tax return (or requested a filing extension) and paid your tax liabilities by the April deadline. However, there are circumstances for which you may need to amend your return and/or attempt to reduce your tax liabilities for the current year. Following are some tips to keep in mind after filing your […]

Individuals participating in high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) will be able to contribute more of their pre-tax earnings to health savings accounts (HSAs) in 2023 and yield related tax and savings benefits. The IRS recently announced it will increase the annual HSA contribution limits that qualify for a full tax deduction in 2023 to $3,850 (up […]

In this episode Director of Tax Services Karen Lake shares information about SALT, state and local tax credits, work opportunity tax credits and more.

Tax-exempt organizations, such as charities, private foundations and other not-for-profits that operate on a calendar-year basis, have a May 16 deadline to file their annual informational and tax returns with the IRS. For all other exempt organizations, the filing deadline is the 15th day of the fifth month after the end of their accounting period. […]

Mention of the term “usury” often conjures up images of predatory payday lenders and loan sharks. Yet, the practice of charging an excessive rate of interest on loans or similar lending agreements can occur in various traditional financial transactions as well. To protect yourself, you must recognize the nuances in usury law that differ from one […]

In this episode Director of International Tax Services Art Dichter explains when foreign trusts are useful and how they play into tax planning.

The Biden administration recently released its fiscal budget for 2023, which an accompanying fact sheet claims will help lower costs for American families, expand the productive capacity of the American economy and further reduce the deficit. To raise the revenue required to accomplish these goals, the budget proposes to modify existing business and international tax […]

One of the few unfavorable provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) recently became even more detrimental to certain businesses. Effective Jan. 1, 2022, the amount of net business interest expense (BIE) businesses may deduct from taxable income is further reduced. The results have the potential to increase investment and borrowing costs, making […]

In this episode Director of Forensic and Advisory Services Scott Bouchner explains business valuations, when they are useful and how to get started.