On Oct. 12, an executive order was signed that, among other things, directs the Secretaries of the Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services to consider proposing regs or revising guidance to expand the ability of employers to offer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). But HRAs are just one type of tax-advantaged account you can provide…
Currently, a valuable income tax deduction related to business real estate is for depreciation. But the depreciation period for such property is long, and land itself isn’t depreciable. To maximize your deductions, first segregate personal property from buildings; depreciation deductions for personal property generally can be taken more quickly. Next, carve out depreciable land improvements…
Regular valuations are a must for every business owner developing a succession plan. But the valuation process can involve a variety of hard-to-see issues. For example, it can be tempting to minimize a business’s value to reduce possible estate tax liability in the future, but this can raise a red flag with the IRS. Also,…