Choosing the best business entity structure post-TCJA

Choosing the best business entity structure post-TCJA

For tax years beginning in 2018 and beyond, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a flat 21% federal income tax rate for C corporations. Under prior law, C corporations were taxed at rates as high as 35%. The TCJA also reduced individual income tax rates, which...
New tax bill changes rules for net operating losses

New tax bill changes rules for net operating losses

When a company’s deductible expenses exceed its income, generally a net operating loss (NOL) occurs. If when filing your 2017 income tax return you found that your business had an NOL, there is an upside: tax benefits. But beware — the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)...
Year-end tax planning tips for accrual-basis taxpayers

Year-end tax planning tips for accrual-basis taxpayers

With the possibility that tax law changes could go into effect next year that would significantly reduce income tax rates for many businesses, 2017 may be an especially good year to accelerate deductible expenses. Why? Deductions save more tax when rates are higher....
An ESOP offers small businesses tax and other benefits

An ESOP offers small businesses tax and other benefits

With an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), employee participants take part ownership of the business through a retirement savings arrangement. Meanwhile, the business and its existing owners can benefit from some potential tax breaks, an extra-motivated workforce...