by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Financial Planning, Tax Planning
You are not alone if you have been confused about the federal income tax rates on capital gains and dividends under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Here’s what you should know if you plan to sell long-term investments or expect to receive dividend payments...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
The first-year depreciation deductions for vehicles used more than 50% for business purposes has been expanded by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Here’s what Maine small business owners need to know to take advantage. Depreciation Allowances for Passenger...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Financial Planning, Valuations
Buy-sell agreements protect businesses with multiple owners in the event that one of the owners dies, becomes disabled, or voluntarily decides to leave the company. The agreement should dictate who can buy the departing owner’s interest, when, how and for how...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) introduced a flat 21% federal income tax rate for C corporations for the 2018 tax years and beyond. Previously, profitable C corporations paid up to 35%. This news has caused many business owners in Maine and elsewhere to ask: What is...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Deductions, Financial Planning
Thanks to a pilot program from the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), eligible employers may now be able to conduct a self-audit of certain wage practices. This program — called Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) — was launched...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Uncategorized
Bitcoin has been around for almost 10 years. But the tax rules associated with “virtual currency” are constantly evolving. In 2018, tax matters will become even more complicated for because relevant provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act take effect...
