9 Facts About HSAs That Might Surprise Our Clients
Health savings accounts (HSAs) are projected to surpass $100 billion in assets in 2023, showing that consumers are realizing the potential power of HSAs, including as a significant wealth-building tool. The fact that the HSA individual contribution limit is lower than that for deductible contributions to an individual retirement account (IRA) has led to HSAs […]
Get your 1099 paperwork in order
This can be a challenging time of year for my clients who hire independent contractors. By the very nature of the 1099 work relationship, if you did not have them complete their paperwork in 2022, you may have a challenge getting it now before we file your taxes. So, make it a priority in 2023 […]
Could Your Home Office Be A Deductible Expense?
With a home office, taxpayers often are uncertain about the finer points of the requirements for a home office and may be unaware of all the types of business arrangements in which they can claim a deduction, such as by owners of a partnership interest. For a taxpayer to be eligible for a home office […]
10 Reasons LLC’s Might Not Want To Elect S-Corp Status
Conversion is often attractive, but limited liability company owners should think twice about such common pitfalls as having an operating agreement inconsistent with an S election or potential gain recognition. Although an LLC’s election to be classified as an S corporation for tax purposes can have certain advantages, such as payroll tax savings, there are often […]
How are Tax Planning and Financial Planning Connected?
Tax planning is the strategy of arranging your affairs in ways that postpone or reduce taxes. By employing effective tax planning strategies, you can have more money to save and invest or more money to spend, or both. Financial planning is the art of implementing strategies that help you reach your financial goals, be they […]
October 15th Is A Big Day!
After the school year starts in September, most calendars fill up quickly. Important dates and meeting times seem to be planned in earnest now that summer is over. It can be easy to get caught up in all the obligations everyone else has for you. But, our team at DeHoek & Company wants to remind you […]
Do You Know Your Business’s Value?
Knowing the value of their business helps owners make important decisions for their company, including when to raise capital and how to ask for capital or a loan from investors or banks, understanding when to exit and their exit strategy and when to purchase another business in efforts to strengthen their own offering. An inaccurate […]
3 Critical Shifts For Clients In Retirement
Whether we are your business advisors or your tax preparers, if you are one of the 10,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day, your need for retirement planning has never been greater. Retirees need to make three critical shifts in thinking to obtain the most enjoyment out of their golden years, and as CPAs, we […]
Is Summer Really Over?
There are a few “unofficial” signs that summer is over. The first few cool days in the forecast, the day after Labor Day, and the corporate extension deadline. Well, we are CPAs! So – back to business this 1st full week of September with a few fall reminders; Final deadline for partnerships and S Corporations […]
Have You Looked at Your Paycheck Recently?
Yes, I mean really looked at it? For my clients who are employees, this is the time of year that I suggest you really look at your pay stub. Are you taking advantage of all the tax-reducing benefits you are offered? When we meet to do your taxes for 2022, I will probably find a […]