by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Fraud Prevention, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
There’s no doubt that technology has transformed our lives, from mobile apps to the Internet. It facilitates financial transactions and the transmission of information. But with convenience, it also brings risks. There are weekly news stories about sensitive personal...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Debt & Financing, Deductions, Financial Planning, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
If you participate in a qualified retirement plan, such as a 401(k), profit-sharing, or Keogh plan, through your job or self-employment, you might be allowed to borrow from the account. It’s important to note that the borrowing option is not available for traditional...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Many of us have bought stock in a company that later failed over the years. While you may prefer to forget such an investment, don’t forget to claim your rightful capital loss deduction on your tax return. But beware that figuring out when to claim a worthless...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Tax Day is right around the corner for Maine businesses and individuals, and the filing deadline to submit 2015 individual federal income tax returns is Monday, April 18, 2016, rather than the traditional April 15 date. Washington, D.C., will celebrate Emancipation...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | IRS Regulation, Tax Planning
The IRS recently laid out a few changes for 2016 to the tax laws that govern benefits, as laid out in the annual “Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits.” The document features important clarifications, not just identifying which benefits are and aren’t...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
The IRS recently published a series of press releases to make tax payers aware of the “dirty dozen” tax scams for this year. The list is not entirely surprising, but it’s important to note that these scams have become increasingly technology-driven in recent...
