Category: Tax Tips

Beginning January 1st, 2023, qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) can be used to fund charitable gift annuities (CGAs). Now, you might be wondering what on earth is CGA? Well, the short answer is it’s complicated. CGAs are similar to charitable remainder trusts (CRTs)...

Once you turn 70 ½ you become eligible to make tax-free donations directly from IRA accounts to qualified charities. These distributions, commonly referred to as QCDs, can provide significant tax benefits by directly reducing dollar-for-dollar the amount of taxable income o...

A qualified charitable distribution is a transfer of funds from an IRA directly to a charitable organization. QCD’s give taxpayers who are 70 ½ years old (or older) the opportunity to donate to charities from their IRA. If a taxpayer is 73 or older, the QCD can count tow...

At Boyum Barenscheer, we want to extend our deepest empathy to you during this challenging time. Whether you’ve been affected by the recent storms in Florida, the wildfires in California, or any other disaster, we understand the emotional and financial toll these events ca...

The 2024 legislative session in Minnesota ended on May 19, 2024 and brought some changes to the tax law as well as multiple changes to employment law that employers should be aware of. The following summarizes the major changes to be aware of. ...

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Works Act on January 31, 2024. Since then, the bill has stalled in the Senate. Congress left Washington on Friday, March 22nd, for a two-week recess, so there is now little or no chance for any...

When launching a small business, many entrepreneurs start out as sole proprietors. If you’re launching a venture as a sole proprietorship, you need to understand the tax issues involved. Here are nine considerations:...

QBO has a very powerful built-in feature for sales tax. We have found that some clients are not taking advantage of QBO’s features and may be manually maintaining rates. This especially may be true if the filed was converted from QB Desktop. Automated sales tax may not...

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2024. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. If you have questions about filing requirement...

In this recorded webinar, our tax team looks into the latest developments pertaining to tax laws and updates that hold relevance for both individuals and businesses. With an emphasis on ensuring your financial readiness as the current year concludes, our seasoned professiona...

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2023. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to ensure you’re meeting all app...

The IRS granted an administrative transition period via Notice 2023-62 that extends until 2026 the new requirement per the SECURE Act 2.0 that any catch-up contributions made by higher income participants in 401(k) and similar retirement plans must be designated as after-ta...