The Russian invasion of Ukraine has drawn condemnation and punitive sanctions from the United States, Europe, and their allies. The humanitarian cost of war cannot be measured, and the long-term economic effects could take months or years to unfold. However, the early stages of the conflict pushed oil prices upward and sent the U.S. stock […]
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Child Tax Credit Some people are noticing a little more money in their bank account than normal this July. For most people, including myself, finding extra money in the bank is never a cause for concern – but perhaps it has piqued your curiosity! If you typically receive the child tax credit once a year […]
Child Tax Credit 2021: What’s Changed?
Article Highlights: Benefits Eligible Taxpayers Rules for Students, Dependents of Others and Individuals Under the Age of 18 Due Date for Contributions Low- and moderate-income workers can take steps to save for retirement and earn a special tax credit. The saver’s credit, also called the retirement savings credit, helps offset part of the first $2,000 […]
Saver’s Credit Can Help You Save for Retirement
No matter what type of business you operate, you rely on having a predictable flow of income to keep your bills paid. If you only have a single source of income and it suddenly falters, you’re going to be in trouble. Having more than one income stream is an insurance policy against economic disaster. It […]
Different Types of Income Streams for Your Business
July 2021 Individual Due Dates July 1 – Time for a Mid-Year Tax Check-Up Time to review your 2021 year-to-date income and expenses to ensure estimated tax payments and withholding are adequate to avoid underpayment penalties. July 12 – Report Tips to Employer If you are an employee who works for tips and received more […]
July 2021 Tax Due Dates for Individuals and Businesses
Article Highlights: Non-statutory Option Wage Income Statutory (Incentive) Options Capital Gains Alternative Minimum Tax Many companies, as an incentive to employees to help grow the companies’ market value, will offer stock options to key employees. The options give the employee the right to buy up to a specified number of shares of the company’s stock […]
How Employee Stock Options Are Taxed
Here are five things that happened this past month that affect your small business. 1) President Biden announced tax credits for COVID-19 vaccination paid time off. The President announced on April 21st “tax credits for certain businesses that pay employees who take time off to get COVID-19 shots, a new effort to involve corporate America […]