If you are planning to make a relatively substantial contribution to a charity, college, etc., you should consider donating appreciated stock from your investment portfolio instead of cash. Your tax benefits from the donation can be increased and the organization will be just as happy to receive the stock. This tax planning tool is derived […]
Advance Child Tax Credit Payments Starting July 15th
More people are eligible this year to receive the Child Tax Credit in 2021 as part of the American Rescue Plan. If you claimed the Child Tax Credit for 2020, you received it as a dollar for dollar offset to your tax liability when filing your taxes. For the 2021 tax year, the IRS will send out 50% of that […]
Highlights of The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed by President Biden on March 11, 2021, extended and expanded many of the tax and economic incentives that Congress has passed to address the continuing economic impact on employers and their employees from the Coronavirus pandemic. Among the many provisions and grants, the ARPA: Enhanced and extended paid […]
The American Rescue Plan Act
The American Rescue Plan Act, 2021 (ARPA, 2021) was signed by President Biden on March 11, 2021 to address the continuing economic impact on employers and employees the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has posed. The legislation extends and expands provisions found in the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA), Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) […]
Rebuild! VA Small Business Grant Program Expanded
The Rebuild! VA Small Business Grant Program has made some changes. They’ve expanded eligibility requirements to any small business or nonprofit under $10 million in gross revenue or 250 or fewer employees and the grant can now be up to $100,000 (technically the lessor of $100,000 or 3 months of your business’ average reoccurring operating […]
Doug Urquhart Q&A with VSCPA
Doug Urquhart was interviewed with by the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants. Doug shares what he thinks makes our firm unique, and what has gotten us to our 15 year milestone. Read the interview here: https://www.vscpa.com/article/more-numbers-people
Tax Ramifications of Divorce
There are common tax issues that arise during a divorce. However, during such an emotional time, working through those tax issues could be the furthest thing from someone’s mind. Divorce attorneys are there to help with the physical separation of assets and to handle custody and support arrangements, but the tax implications of the agreements […]
HSA Tax Planning Tips
There can be a lot of confusion surrounding HSA Tax planning. Here are a few things to keep in mind. An HSA does not have to be through an employer. An individual can open an HSA account You must be enrolled in a high deductible plan to contribute to an HSA When looking for an […]
IRS Hobby Loss Rules
Is it a business or hobby? Are you launching a “side business”? Perhaps you hope to turn your love of writing or photography into a paying gig. Or maybe you’d like to sell some of that beer you’re brewing in the garage. If, like many start-up business owners, you’re operating at a loss, it’s critical […]
Become a Better Leader: How to Manage Introverts & Extroverts
You probably have some preconceived notions when it comes to the differences between introverts and extroverts. Introverts are quiet, shy, and keep to themselves, while their extroverted counterparts are outspoken, outgoing, and just seem to thrive around people. While some of this is true, people can fall anywhere along the spectrum, although they do tend […]
