What Does Your Accountant Do During Tax Season?
Tax season is a stressful time for both individuals and businesses, but the work behind the scenes is even more demanding. Your accountant is working long hours, often up to 12 hours a day, to ensure that your returns are filed correctly and on time. But what exactly is happening during these long hours? The […]
Navigating Succession Planning: Key Tax Issues for Family-Owned Businesses
Succession planning is an essential process for business owners, particularly those in family-owned businesses, as they look to transfer ownership or exit their companies. With many business owners approaching retirement age and the “great wealth transfer” expected to see $3.5 trillion passed down from Baby Boomers to their heirs by 2050, the need for professional […]
Reminder: Profits and Cash Flow Are Not the Same
Many profitable businesses experience cash flow shortages, especially during periods of rapid growth. Business owners may find themselves puzzled by owing taxes while struggling to cover everyday expenses. The confusion often stems from the fundamental differences between profits and cash flow. Understanding Operating Activities Profits are closely linked to taxable income and are reported at […]
Navigating Taxes on Real Estate Gains
If you own real estate that has been held for more than a year and sell it for a profit, you might expect to pay the typical 15% or 20% federal income tax rate that applies to long-term capital gains. This could also apply if your real estate ownership is through a pass-through entity like […]
Inflation Increases 2025 Amounts for Health Savings Accounts
The IRS has recently issued the 2025 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). These annual adjustments, based on inflation, are announced earlier than other inflation-adjusted amounts to give employers adequate time to prepare for the upcoming year. Fundamentals of HSAs At Accavallo & Company, we understand the importance of HSAs in your financial planning. […]
Tax Tips for Buying Business Assets: Insights from Accavallo & Company, LLC
After a challenging 2023, merger and acquisition activities across various sectors are seeing a resurgence in 2024. If you’re considering purchasing a business, achieving the best post-tax outcomes is paramount. Generally, you can structure the purchase in two main ways: Buy the assets of the business, or Buy the seller’s entity ownership interest, applicable if […]
Navigating Partner Business Expenses: Guidelines and Tax Implications
It’s common for partners to cover expenses related to their partnership’s business operations, particularly in service-oriented partnerships like architecture or law firms. These expenses might include entertaining clients, transportation for meetings, professional publications, continuing education, or home office costs. But how are these expenses treated for tax purposes? Let’s break it down. Reimbursable Expenses: Partners […]
Seizing the Opportunity: Why Your Business Should Embrace Retirement Plans Now
If your business hasn’t embraced a retirement plan yet, now might be the perfect opportunity. The current retirement plan regulations offer generous tax-deductible contribution allowances. For instance, self-employed individuals can establish a SEP-IRA and contribute up to 20% of their self-employment income, capped at $69,000 for 2024 (up from $66,000 in 2023). If you’re an […]
Maximizing Tax Savings: Coordinating Sec. 179 Deductions with Bonus Depreciation
At Accavallo & Company, LLC we understand the importance of optimizing current year depreciation write-offs for businesses with newly acquired assets. To achieve this, businesses can leverage two significant federal tax incentives: the first-year Section 179 depreciation deductions and first-year bonus depreciation deductions. When utilized correctly, these deductions can potentially allow businesses to write off […]
Maximizing Your QBI Deduction: Seize the Opportunity Before It Expires
At Accavallo & Company, we understand the importance of leveraging every available tax-saving opportunity. The Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction presents a significant chance for eligible businesses to reduce their tax liability. However, this deduction is scheduled to sunset after 2025. Hence, if you qualify, it’s crucial to capitalize on this benefit while it’s still […]
