In today’s increasingly digital age, title and deed fraud has become a growing threat to homeowners. Criminals are exploiting vulnerabilities in real estate records, scamming unsuspecting property owners, and stealing homes right from under them. This alarming trend affects both seasoned homeowners and first-time buyers. Being informed and vigilant can help you safeguard your property [...]
Don’t wait until tax time in April; arrange tax savings before year-end. Learn about deferring income, accelerating deductions, tax-loss selling, avoiding wash sale losses, paying estimated taxes, S-Corp payroll with health and retirement benefits, SALT cap workaround strategies for pass-through entities, and other tax-saving strategies. Tax planning for traders at year-end 2024 should be similar [...]
As part of International Fraud Awareness Week, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers how to report tax-related fraud in their community to protect personal and financial information from scam artists and tax schemes. During International Fraud Awareness Week, Nov. 17-23, the IRS Office of Fraud Enforcement and IRS Criminal Investigation aim to raise awareness of fraud, [...]
HR managers say they spend 12 hours on average, or more than one-fourth of their week, on payroll and benefit-related administrative tasks–with 27% of them spending 20 hours or more. Are human resources (HR) teams spending a disproportionate amount of time on administration? That is one of the finding in the 2024 State of Employee Financial [...]
Our firm offers health insurance through the MarketPlace with an open enrollment period of November 1, 2024 through January 15, 2025. We also offer life insurance and medicare supplemental insurance that you can enroll in at any time of the year. Medicare Advantage (Part C) Medicare Advantage plans provide Medicare coverage through private health insurance [...]
As we move further into October, the latest economic news offers critical insights for homebuyers and sellers. Staying informed on inflation, stock markets, and mortgage rates can help you make well-timed decisions in this evolving real estate market. Let’s break down what this week’s data means for you. Inflation Update: Cooling but Still Present This [...]
The 2024 Olympics showcased numerous instances of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Here are some DEI takeaways that entrepreneurs can implement in their businesses today. For the very first time, the world witnessed the first all-black podium in women's gymnastics Olympic history. Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade joined Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles from Team USA [...]
The IRS is opening a supplemental claim process to help third-party payers and their clients resolve incorrect claims for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). Third-party payers report and pay clients’ federal employment taxes under the third-party payer’s Employer Identification Number. They handle clients’ payroll and tax reporting duties. Some of these TPPs filed ERC claims for multiple [...]
Dear Friends, Colleagues & Clients, Understanding how a home appraisal influences the selling price and mortgage amount is essential for anyone in the real estate market. Whether you're buying, selling, or refinancing a home, appraisals play a crucial role in determining the property's fair market value, directly impacting the loan amount you can secure. What [...]
Tax relief is available for people living in areas declared disasters by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. To find out if an area qualifies for disaster tax relief, check IRS news from around the nation. Affected taxpayers have more time to file and pay If people live at an address in an area that qualifies for [...]