by Stapley Accounting | May 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Some people mistakenly believe that Social Security benefits are always free from federal income tax. Unfortunately, that’s often not the case. In fact, depending on how much overall income you have, up to 85% of your benefits could be hit with federal income tax.... by Stapley Accounting | May 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Vacation homes in upscale areas may be worth way more than owners paid for them. That’s great, but what about taxes? Here are three scenarios to illustrate the federal income tax issues you face when selling an appreciated vacation home. Scenario 1: You’ve never used... by Stapley Accounting | May 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Are you dreaming of buying a vacation beach home, lakefront cottage or ski chalet? Or perhaps you’re fortunate enough to already own a vacation home. In either case, you may wonder about the tax implications of renting it out for part of the year. How Does Your... by Stapley Accounting | May 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
In many workplaces, the human resources (HR) department is the de facto face of the employer. HR departments are, after all, generally responsible for communicating new employment policies and enforcing existing ones. Even if leadership is making the rules, HR is the... by Stapley Accounting | May 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
If you’re buying a new home, you may have thought about keeping your current home and renting it out. In March, average rents for one- and two-bedroom residences were $1,487 and $1,847, respectively, according to the latest Zumper National Rent Report. In some parts... by Stapley Accounting | Apr 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Few and far between are businesses that can either launch or grow without an infusion of outside capital. In some cases, that capital comes in the form of a commercial loan from a bank or some other type of lender. If you and your company’s leadership team believe a...