by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Deductions, Tax Planning
With the recent reduction in interest rates — and reports that further cuts could be on the horizon — you may be considering refinancing your home. If you are, there are some tax implications involved that you should know about. Here’s a quick overview. Deductions for...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Deductions, Financial Planning, Tax Planning
Like every summer in Maine, it went by much too fast. But now that fall is here and the end of the year is in sight, it’s a great time to think about crossing off a few of your financial to-do’s. One important project you can tackle is reducing your current-year...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Financial Planning, Tax Planning
Here in the greater Portland area, real estate prices are increasing and development is booming — which is good news for owners of underdeveloped or underutilized land. But if you’re among those who are looking to sell, develop or subdivide a highly appreciated...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
With unemployment at record lows — both here in Maine and across the nation — retaining and attracting employees is a high priority for many business owners. So as the year winds down and you look ahead to 2020, one way you can address this issue is by improving your...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Tax Planning, Valuations
Amazon.com, Inc. v. Commissioner The 9th Circuit recently affirmed the U.S. Tax Court’s 2017 decision in favor of Amazon in this key transfer pricing case, finding the governing regulations limited the definition of “intangible” to independently transferable assets....				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
There are many perks of working from home, including the tax deduction available to many taxpayers who have a home office. However, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has effectively eliminated the long-standing home office deduction through 2025. But if you are...