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...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Deductions, Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
The $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is delivering some much needed relief to Maine people and businesses. While this legislation is designed to help us move forward economically, it also provides some retroactive tax relief....
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...