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11.20.24
Jon T. Meyer, CFP®

I Wish I’d Met You in December

Blog
Individual Tax & Planning
Wealth Management

Key Takeaway: Too often, I meet people in January who, if I had met in December, could have had a better outcome. The change in the tax year from December...

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11.19.24

Get tax breaks for energy-saving purchases this year because they may disappear

Articles
Individual Tax & Planning

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), enacted in 2022, created several tax credits aimed at promoting clean energy. You may want to take advantage of them before it’s too late. On the...

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11.19.24
Nathan B. Panning, CPA

Tax Considerations for Purchasing Equipment Before Year-End: A Strategic Guide for 2024

Blog
Business Owners
Business Tax

As the end of the year approaches, many business owners start thinking about ways to reduce their tax liabilities for the current tax year. One common strategy is purchasing new...

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11.19.24
Elizabeth Mylan

Piercing America’s Corporate Veil: A Historic Look at U.S. Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorist Financing Legislation

Blog
Beneficial Ownership Information Filing (BOI)
Business Tax

The concept of the Corporate Veil is anchored in the principle of limited liability and has been a cornerstone of corporate law for centuries. Originating in English common law, this...

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11.18.24

It’s not too late to trim your 2024 taxes

Articles
Individual Tax & Planning

As the end of the year draws near, savvy taxpayers look for ways to reduce their tax bills. This year, the sense of urgency is higher for many because of...

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11.14.24

Now what? Assessing the likely tax impacts of the 2024 election

Articles
Business Tax
Individual Tax & Planning

President-Elect Donald Trump will return to the White House in 2025 — a year that already was expected to see significant activity on the federal tax front. A projected unified...

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11.13.24

Business owners: Be sure you’re properly classifying cash flows

Articles
Business Owners
Audit & Assurance

Properly prepared financial statements provide a wealth of information about your company. But the operative words there are “properly prepared.” Classifying information accurately isn’t always easy — especially as the...

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11.12.24
Nathan B. Panning, CPA

How Year-Round Planning Can Help You with Estimated Tax Payments

Blog
Business Tax
Individual Tax & Planning

Picture this: It’s April, and your tax preparer has sent you your tax return link with a note saying, “Please call me before opening.” You open without calling and are...

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11.12.24

The amount you and your employees can save for retirement is going up slightly in 2025

Articles
Retirement 401k

How much can you and your employees contribute to your 401(k)s or other retirement plans next year? In Notice 2024-80, the IRS recently announced cost-of-living adjustments that apply to the...

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11.11.24

How the U.S. election changes the outlook for taxes

Articles
Business Tax
Estate and Trust
Individual Tax & Planning

The outcome of the November 5 election is likely to significantly impact taxes. Many provisions in President-elect Donald Trump’s signature tax legislation from his first time in the White House, the...

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11.08.24

How much can you contribute to your retirement plan in 2025? The IRS just revealed the answer

Articles
Retirement 401k

The IRS has issued its 2025 inflation-adjusted contribution amounts for retirement plans in Notice 2024-80. Many retirement-plan-related limits will increase for 2025 — but less than in prior years. Thus, depending...

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11.06.24
Cory M. Parnell, CPA

FinCEN Extends Beneficial Ownership Reporting Deadlines for Businesses Affected by Recent Hurricanes

Blog
Business Owners
Beneficial Ownership Information Filing (BOI)

In response to the significant challenges posed by recent natural disasters, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has granted extended deadlines for certain victims of...

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11.05.24

The nanny tax: What household employers need to know

Articles
Families
Individual Tax & Planning

Hiring household help, whether you employ a nanny, housekeeper or gardener, can significantly ease the burden of childcare and daily chores. However, as a household employer, it’s critical to understand...

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11.04.24

From flights to meals: A guide to business travel tax deductions

Articles
Business Owners

As a business owner, you may travel to visit customers, attend conferences, check on vendors and for other purposes. Understanding which travel expenses are tax deductible can significantly affect your...

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10.30.24

The 2024 Election and Cannabis Legalization: A Critical Turning Point

Blog
Cannabis

As the 2024 election approaches, BGM recognizes the pivotal role it could play in shaping the future of cannabis legalization across the United States. Matthew Schweich, the Executive Director of the...

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