by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Dec 4, 2023 | Individuals, Newsletter, Tax
Traditional and Roth IRAs can be relatively “safe” retirement-saving vehicles, though, depending on what they’re invested in, they limit your investment choices. For more flexibility in investment choices but also more risk, another option is a self-directed...
by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Dec 4, 2023 | Business, Newsletter, Tax
Whether you’re operating a new company or an established business, losses can happen. The federal tax code may help soften the blow by allowing businesses to apply losses to offset taxable income in future years, subject to certain limitations. Qualifying for a...
by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Dec 4, 2023 | Individuals, Newsletter, Tax
The IRS has announced over 60 revised annual tax provisions for 2024 due to inflation. This includes increased tax rates for various income levels, a new tax on oil & petroleum products, estate tax & gift exclusions, and more. These go into effect for returns...
by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Nov 7, 2023 | Individuals, Newsletter, Tax
Did you know that you can transfer funds directly from your IRA to a Health Savings Account (HSA) without taxes or penalties? Under current law, you’re permitted to make one such “qualified HSA funding distribution” during your lifetime. Typically, if you have...
by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Nov 6, 2023 | Individuals, Newsletter, Tax
If you may be eligible for disability income should you become disabled, it’s important to know whether that income will be taxable. As is often the case with tax questions, the answer is “it depends.” Key Factor The key factor is who paid it. If your employer...
by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Nov 3, 2023 | Business, Fraud, Newsletter, Tax
Recently, the IRS halted processing of claims for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), due to a high volume of fraudulent claims. The moratorium is through at least the end of 2023. ERC claims already filed are now subject to longer processing, including heightened...