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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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National Public Data Breach – What Happened and What Should You Do?

The background check company National Public Data recently had a data breach that could have exposed billions of personal financial records. The news of this data breach has left many Americans worried, questioning if they were affected and searching for the best response. The linked article explains more about the breach and what actions you…
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IRS Advances Employee Retention Credit Claims: More Payments Move to Processing

On August 8th, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service announced it is accelerating more payments and continuing compliance work on outstanding ERC claims. It’s estimated between that 10% and 20% of the unprocessed ERC claims show a low risk of noncompliance. For those with no eligibility warning signs that were received prior to last fall’s moratorium,…
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