You’ve heard the advice: Hire your kids, pay them through your business and put the money into a Roth IRA. It can be a great strategy—but there’s more to it than that. We break down legitimate employment, reasonable pay, W-2 vs. 1099, payroll taxes, Roth vs. Traditional IRAs, and what changes when your child already has investment or trust income.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings clarity yet tax planning nuances for Massachusetts families earning $100K–$500K. Discover the key benefits — and tax torpedos — you should plan for.
Many high-earning professionals have inaccurate paystub tax withholdings, leading to surprises at tax time. Learn why this happens and how Powwow, LLC can help you course-correct midyear.
Mutual funds often issue large year-end capital gain distributions and dividends, impacting your tax bill. Learn why this happens, how to anticipate it, and what to do.
Stay ahead of 2025 tax adjustments that impact your savings, taxes, and employee benefits.
This blog provides an overview of FinCEN and BOI reporting requirements, highlighting why compliance matters and offering practical advice for businesses and individuals. By staying informed, you can protect yourself and your business from regulatory issues while supporting broader efforts to combat financial crimes.
Planning ahead for IRMAA surcharges has become more important as the bracket tiers narrow and Medicare premiums increase.
Did you know numerous tax saving strategies don’t adhere to a year-end deadline? In this blog, we’ll explore some effective methods to minimize last year’s tax burden.
SECURE 2.0 has 90+ new or updated retirement provisions. For retirees, this means expanded catch-up contributions, charitable gifting options, and changes to RMDs.
Read how you may be able to save a bit on taxes if considering a CCRC. You may potentially be able to deduct a portion of the initial buy-in and ongoing rent.
SECURE 2.0 is primarily meant to strengthen Americans’ ability to retire by enhancing savings options. For workers, this means automatic enrollment in retirement plans, enhanced matching, and flexibility to use savings for emergencies.
There have been so many recent announcements related to 2023 adjustments, let’s just tackle them all together!
Solar panels, corporate taxes, and Medicare prescription drugs – oh my! Read the highlights of Biden’s latest bill.
Market downturns, like the one through the first half of 2022, could be a good time to adjust your fund portfolio to minimize the tax bite. Here’s how to calculate the best ways to do that – now and in the future.
SECURE Act 2.0 focuses on incentivizing people to save more for retirement. But will it be passed?
Charitable donations create charitable deductions which dollar-for-dollar reduce your taxable income. Special legislation in 2020 and 2021 benefits even those taking a Standard Deduction.
Passive income can unintentionally cause tax penalties for late or underpayments. This is avoidable by making estimated tax payments.
Read about how tax planning opportunities could change in the coming years due to the upcoming election.
Apart from stimulus checks, small business loans, and expanded unemployment, there are a few “hidden gems” sprinkled throughout the CARES Act that are worth noting.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is delaying the April 15th deadline to file and pay taxes by 90 days, giving individuals and businesses another
This year I had many families and small business owners asking for CPA recommendations. Surprisingly, the recent tax code changes that were meant to simplify
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Feeling insecure in your ability to banter on about politics, taxes, and headline news the next time you sit down with family and friends? I
Inspired by a question in the North Andover Mom’s Facebook Group! As a business grows from a hobby or planned venture, it’s important to put
If there’s anything as disconcerting as having the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) call you about a problem, it’s having to call them. Most people don’t
