by Stapley Accounting | Jun 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Business owners and their leadership teams are rightly urged to engage in regular strategic planning to move their companies, thoughtfully and consciously, in a positive direction. However, no matter how sound a set of strategic objectives might be, it’s always...
by Stapley Accounting | Jun 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you’re a parent, you may be confused about the rules for claiming the Child Tax Credit (CTC). The rules and credit amounts have changed significantly over the last six years. This tax break became more generous in 2018 than it was under prior law — and it became...
by Stapley Accounting | May 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you’re a cryptocurrency investor or user, you may have noticed something new on your tax return this year. And you may soon notice a new form reporting requirements for digital assets. Check the Box Beginning with tax year 2022, taxpayers must check a box on their...
by Stapley Accounting | May 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
A common question for people planning their estates or inheriting property is: For tax purposes, what’s the “cost” (or “basis”) an individual gets in property that he or she inherits from another? This is an important area and is too often overlooked when families...
by Stapley Accounting | May 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
Once you file your 2022 tax return, you may wonder what personal tax papers you can throw away and how long you should retain certain records. You may have to produce those records if the IRS audits your return or seeks to assess tax. It’s a good idea to keep the...
by Stapley Accounting | Apr 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Most retirement plan distributions are subject to income tax and may be subject to an additional penalty if you take an early withdrawal. What’s considered early? In general, it’s when participants take money out of a traditional IRA or other qualified retirement plan...