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 | IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Question: Our company is an applicable large employer (ALE), and we sponsor a fully insured group health plan. We have to file Forms 1094-C and 1095-C for the 2017 calendar year. When are these forms due this year? Answer: Applicable large employers must: 1. Report to...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Some parts of the tax code that relate to personal tax returns have been significantly changed by the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). In addition to lowering most of the tax rates and increasing the standard deduction, the TCJA repeals, suspends or modifies some...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
On January 22, a short-term government funding bill was signed into law by President Trump. It ended the brief government shutdown by funding the federal government through February 8. It also suspends the following Affordable Care Act (ACA) taxes, which were designed...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
The individual Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) is unfortunately retained by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). However, here’s the silver lining: The AMT rules now reduce the odds that you’ll owe the AMT for 2018 through 2025. Plus, even if you’re still in...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
The IRS released updated 2018 income tax withholding tables on January 11, which reflect changes made by the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The IRS states that this is the first in a series of steps that the IRS will take to help improve the accuracy of withholding...
