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A refresher on major tax law changes for small-business owners

Submitted by Eck, Schafer & Punke, LLP on December 28th, 2018

The dawning of 2019 means the 2018 income tax filing season will soon be upon us. After year end, it’s generally too late to take action to reduce 2018 taxes. Business owners may, therefore, want to shift their focus to assessing whether they’ll likely owe taxes or get a refund when they file their returns this spring, so they can plan accordingly.

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You may be able to save more for retirement in 2019

Submitted by Eck, Schafer & Punke, LLP on December 28th, 2018

Retirement plan contribution limits are indexed for inflation, and many have gone up for 2019, giving you opportunities to increase your retirement savings:

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Business owners: An exit strategy should be part of your tax planning

Submitted by Eck, Schafer & Punke, LLP on December 28th, 2018

Tax planning is a juggling act for business owners. You have to keep your eye on your company’s income and expenses and applicable tax breaks (especially if you own a pass-through entity). But you also must look out for your own financial future.

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Act soon to save 2018 taxes on your investments

Submitted by Eck, Schafer & Punke, LLP on December 19th, 2018

Do you have investments outside of tax-advantaged retirement plans? If so, you might still have time to shrink your 2018 tax bill by selling some investments • you just need to carefully select which investments you sell.

Try balancing gains and losses

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6 last-minute tax moves for your business

Submitted by Eck, Schafer & Punke, LLP on December 19th, 2018

Tax planning is a year-round activity, but there are still some year-end strategies you can use to lower your 2018 tax bill. Here are six last-minute tax moves business owners should consider:

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Year-end tax and financial to-do list for individuals

Submitted by Eck, Schafer & Punke, LLP on December 14th, 2018

With the dawn of 2019 on the near horizon, here’s a quick list of tax and financial to-dos you should address before 2018 ends:

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Can a PTO contribution arrangement help your employees and your business?

Submitted by Eck, Schafer & Punke, LLP on December 14th, 2018

As the year winds to a close, most businesses see employees taking a lot of vacation time. After all, it’s the holiday season, and workers want to enjoy it. Some businesses, however, find themselves particularly short-staffed in December because they don’t allow unused paid time off (PTO) to be rolled over to the new year, or they allow only very limited rollovers.

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Check deductibility before making year-end charitable gifts

Submitted by Eck, Schafer & Punke, LLP on December 7th, 2018

As the holidays approach and the year draws to a close, many taxpayers make charitable gifts — both in the spirit of the season and as a year-end tax planning strategy. But with the tax law changes that go into effect in 2018 and the many rules that apply to the charitable deduction, it’s a good idea to check deductibility before making any year-end donations.

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2019 Q1 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers

Submitted by Eck, Schafer & Punke, LLP on December 7th, 2018

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2019. 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 applicable deadlines and to learn more about the filing requirements.

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Does prepaying property taxes make sense anymore?

Submitted by Eck, Schafer & Punke, LLP on December 7th, 2018

Prepaying property taxes related to the current year but due the following year has long been one of the most popular and effective year-end tax-planning strategies. But does it still make sense in 2018?

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