by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Deductions, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
In many parts of the country it’s already starting to feel like summer, and we hope Maine will get there shortly. But the forecast for Washington remains unclear as officials continue to discuss various tax-related issues. Regardless of what happens in...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Valuations
How to classify gains and losses from selling an asset in Maine is fairly straightforward most of the time. However, there are some gray areas that require a closer look at the facts and circumstances, especially when real estate is involved, as a couple of recent...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning
As many Americans already know, President Trump and Republicans in Congress have vowed to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In its place, they plan to introduce a more market-based system of health coverage. Here is the one question many people have:...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Deductions, Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
The Basics of Section 179 Deductions Under the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015, the Section 179 deduction for qualified real property expenses was made permanent. However, claiming this deduction isn’t a no-brainer. This article will...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
This year, the IRS Whistleblower Office is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. The office was created under the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 to oversee the IRS whistleblower program, which is a critical part of overall enforcement and compliance. Informants...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
You’re probably fed up with high self-employment (SE) tax bills if you own a profitable, unincorporated Maine business with your spouse. Typically, an unincorporated business in which both spouses are active is treated as a partnership that’s owned 50/50...
