BOI Reporting Requirements Lifted for U.S. Citizens and Businesses

By |2025-04-25T11:03:38-05:00April 1st, 2025|Better Guidance|

Note: This article is the third of a series regarding BOI reporting updates as we've followed changes. See also our introductory blog to the reporting requirement and our previous coverage of the legislative changes. 4/1/2025 Update: As of March 21, U.S. companies are no longer required to file their Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report, as [...]

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Don’t Wait! Why Sending Your Tax Forms Early Benefits You

By |2025-02-20T19:50:48-06:00February 20th, 2025|Better Guidance|

Tax season is officially here! If you haven’t started gathering your tax documents yet, now is the time. Many people tend to procrastinate on filing their taxes, either because they feel overwhelmed by the process or because they assume they have plenty of time. However, waiting until the last minute can lead to unnecessary stress, delays, [...]

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BOI Filing Update: What You Need to Know and How to Prepare

By |2025-02-27T14:02:17-06:00January 15th, 2025|Better Guidance|

2/27/25 Update:  Last week, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) made significant announcements regarding the enforcement of Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements. On Monday, February 17, 2025, a U.S. District Court judge lifted the final nationwide injunction that had previously halted BOI report filings. Reporting companies now have until March 21, 2025, to file their [...]

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Intuit QuickBooks Changing Automated Taxes in 2025

By |2024-12-17T11:06:56-06:00December 17th, 2024|Better Guidance|

Intuit QuickBooks will change its automated payroll tax withdrawals in the new year. Beginning January 1, 2025, QuickBooks will withdraw payroll taxes when payroll is processed and when taxes owed increase, a difference from its current process of withdrawing payroll taxes when they’re due.   You or a company admin must confirm if you wish to continue [...]

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Explaining the Variable Pricing Model

By |2024-04-18T14:57:04-05:00April 18th, 2024|Better Guidance|

The concept of variable pricing models has been around for a while in the minds of Quick Service Restaurant operators but has made recent headlines. Variable pricing models, also known as dynamic pricing or demand-based pricing, are strategies businesses use to adjust the price of products or services based on various factors such as demand, time [...]

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Tax Implications of Military Retirement Compensation

By |2024-04-03T14:28:08-05:00April 3rd, 2024|Better Guidance|

Military service members and veterans receive various forms of financial compensation and benefits for their service and sacrifices. Understanding the tax implications of these payments is essential for proper financial planning and compliance with federal tax laws. In particular, military retirement pay, military disability retirement pay, and veterans' benefits are subject to different tax treatments under [...]

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How does a cost segregation study work?

By |2024-04-03T14:15:19-05:00April 3rd, 2024|Better Guidance|

Cost segregation is a tax strategy used by real estate investors and property owners to accelerate depreciation deductions on certain components of their properties. It involves identifying and reclassifying certain assets within a building for tax purposes, allowing them to be depreciated over shorter periods than the building itself. Here’s how cost segregation works: Asset Identification [...]

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What is an HSA?

By |2024-04-03T14:00:18-05:00April 3rd, 2024|Better Guidance|

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged savings account available to individuals enrolled in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP). HSAs are designed to help individuals save money specifically for medical expenses not covered by their HDHP, such as deductibles, copayments, and other qualified medical expenses. Here’s how an HSA typically works: Eligibility To be eligible [...]

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Understanding the Proposed Minimum Salary Exemption Requirements

By |2024-05-01T14:10:23-05:00March 26th, 2024|Better Guidance|

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a substantial update to the minimum salary requirements for employees to be exempt from overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This proposed rule, introduced on August 30, 2023, has significant implications for employers and employees. Who is Exempt?  Employees earning a salary of at least [...]

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Social Security Benefits: What You Need to Know

By |2024-03-07T09:37:21-06:00March 7th, 2024|Better Guidance|

The taxation of Social Security benefits and income limits is an important aspect to consider for individuals receiving Social Security payments. Here's an overview:  Taxation of Social Security Benefits  Provision for Taxation Social Security benefits may be subject to federal income tax based on your combined income. Combined income is calculated as the sum of your [...]

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