by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Deductions, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning
Maine has seen an increase in startups and technology-based companies, especially around the Portland area. Many — if not most — went through a process that included designs, models and patents that helped bring their respective idea to market. For a long time, those...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Deductions, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning
If you’re a business owner here in Maine, the new year comes with new payroll rules. Here are five of the most significant changes for 2020: 1. Significant revisions have been made to Form W-4 The IRS has redesigned Form W-4 for this year to reflect changes from the...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Tax Planning
If you’re a business owner in Maine who provides some form of retirement plan or account for your employees, you should be aware of the new Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act. Signed into law late last year, its primary purpose is to...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Financial Planning, Tax Planning
A recent report by Apartment Guide found that Maine had the 3rd largest increase in rent in the country last year. With Portland and the surrounding area experiencing a great deal of growth and development, that may not come as a surprise to many. If you own your home...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Divorce Litigation, Financial Planning, Tax Planning
While the divorce rate in Maine is below the national average, it is still common. Divorce is obviously an emotionally and personally impactful event. But beyond that, it is also a financially impactful one. A divorce can create negative tax consequences, especially...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Financial Planning, Tax Planning
After years of historic gains, financial markets have been thrown into uncertainty, in a large part due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The recent bull market, combined with the rise in popularity of more passive investment tools such as index funds, may have caused some...