Dent Moses Offers Free Shred Service for Clients
Beginning now through January 15, Dent Moses has extra shred bins on-site to help our clients dispose of old financial and tax records. All you need to do is bring your unwanted documents to our office, and we will place them in one of our secure shred bins. If you have more than you can…
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Time to Review Beneficiary Designations
It is important to take time to update beneficiary designations on bank accounts, life insurance policies, investment accounts, IRAs, etc. While these are often adjusted alongside updates to wills and estate planning documents, it’s easy to overlook them. Take a moment to check that your designations reflect your current wishes—especially if it’s been a while…
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Corporate Transparency Act Deadline Approaching
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) took effect on January 1, 2024. Entities formed prior to January 1, 2024, are required to file a beneficial owner information (BOI) report to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Agency (FINCEN) by January 1, 2025. If the entity is created or registered to do business after January 1, 2024, the initial…
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Tax Consequences of Selling a Vacation Home
Just like your primary residence, a second home may have significant appreciation over the last several years. If it’s time to sell, it’s important to understand the tax consequences. Let’s look at a couple of examples: Sale of second home – 100% personal use Unlike your primary residence, no gain exclusion is available if you…
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TCJA Provisions Expiring After 2025
A number of federal tax provisions included in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) are set to expire after December 31, 2025. Many of these provisions were designed to reduce taxes in order to stimulate economic growth but included sunset clauses that will automatically revert back to the pre-TCJA rules unless Congress takes…
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2024 Business Tax Planning Guide
Dent Moses is committed to keeping you informed of the latest tax-saving strategies. We are sharing our AG-YE_YR Tax Planning Guide-2024_DM. The guide highlights some key considerations, but keep in mind that this resource is intended to provide broad suggestions only. There is no substitute for the guidance of an advisor who understands your specific…
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Capital Gains Tax – How It Works and Current Taxation
When selling capital assets like stocks, real estate, or mutual funds, understanding how capital gains taxes are applied can help maximize your returns. Understanding the distinctions between short- and long-term capital gains, federal and state tax rates can help you manage your tax liability effectively and optimize your financial outcomes. Capital gains tax is imposed…
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Beneficial Ownership Reporting 2024 Update
Earlier this year, we wrote about beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) reporting requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) signed in to law in January 2021. Click this link to see the original post. In Q4 of 2023 and Q1 of 2024, congressional leaders and professional associations made efforts to extend the deadline to make the…
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IRS Issues Additional Guidance for Inherited IRAs
On July 19, 2024, the IRS issued new regulations clarifying the rules surrounding inherited IRAs, providing essential guidance for beneficiaries and financial planners. These updates primarily focus on implementing the SECURE Act’s provisions and the adjustments beneficiaries must make to comply with the new requirements. Key Clarifications on the 10-Year Rule The SECURE Act’s 10-year…
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New City of Birmingham Business Tax and License System – Action Required by September 6th
The City of Birmingham recently announced a software change in the Tax and License Division, requiring users to migrate to a new system. City of Birmingham Press Release Birmingham, AL – As the City of Birmingham continues to strengthen its systems of engagement with local businesses, the Tax and License Division is introducing a new,…
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