The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law on August 16, 2022, and provides several new tax-saving opportunities that businesses and organizations need to consider.
Inflation Reduction Act Overview for Businesses
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IFC Presentation: State of Taxes in 2022
Smith Schafer Tax Managers, Joe and Kyle, presented at the IFC National Marketing conference at Treasurer Island. They gave updates on the state of taxes in 2022, pass-through entity taxes, planning strategies, and more.
Important Estate Tax Portability Update Announced
If the federal estate tax exemption is cut approximately in half in 2026, as is currently scheduled, it may create significant issues for Minnesota taxpayers. The matter becomes especially challenging when one considers what may happen if the portability election is not made.
2022 IRS Backlogs & Taxpayer Service Updates
The IRS has been busy. In the past two years, the agency has processed trillions of dollars in pandemic relief funds, adjusted to often-changing tax deadlines, and dealt with several complex new tax laws. At the same time, funding was 20 percent lower than in 2010. Understaffed is the understatement of the century.
401k Plan Audit: Form 5500 and Audit Financial Statements
Your business is growing, and so is your 401k plan. But when a plan reaches a specific size, it must be audited by an independent accounting firm.
How the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Can Benefit Your Business
Business owners are facing operational and financial challenges, including those related to recruiting and employee retention. As of March 2022, the Employment Cost Index for total compensation in the Midwest rose by 5.1% compared to March 2021.