Written by: David Bryant, CPA Have you received a job offer with an equity compensation package? Equity compensation can be an incredibly lucrative form of employment income, but it also may come with some unique tax consequences that should be…
Will your tax bracket change in 2023?
The IRS has released the updated tax brackets, deductions, and credits for the 2023 tax year. While tax filing for this year won’t happen until early 2024, it’s important to pay attention to your tax rate. Strategizing now can help…
Real Estate Tax Update
Written by: Angela Parziale, CPA, MST As a real estate investor or owner, you’re always looking for ways to maximize your return on investment. Staying up to date on federal tax laws can be daunting, but knowing how taxes affect…
Walter Shuffain Promotes Michael Cooper to Shareholder
Walter Shuffain, P.C. (Walter Shuffain) is pleased to announce the promotion of Michael Cooper, CPA, to Shareholder, effective January 1, 2023. Michael works predominantly with the firm’s real estate, professional services, and manufacturing clients. He joined Walter Shuffain in 2013…
The Future of Cryptocurrency
Written by: Leah Belanger, CPA, MSA and William Cooper, CPA Cryptocurrencies have been making their mark on financial services for over a decade. But the past year has seen incredible highs and lows, with the crypto market losing over $2…
2023 Mileage Rates for Business Reimbursements
The IRS recently released the 2023 mileage rates for businesses to use as guidance when reimbursing workers for applicable miles driven within the year. The rates tend to increase yearly to account for rising fuel and vehicle and maintenance costs…
Secure Act 2.0 Updates Retirement Plans Starting in 2023
The new Secure Act 2.0 legislation expands upon the Secure Act of 2019 with updates to retirement savings plans across the country. Here’s what you need to know. Automatic Enrollment Requirements Plan sponsors of 401(k) and 403(b) plans will be…
Exercising Stock Options? Here’s What to Expect from a Tax Perspective
Written by: David Bryant, CPA and Joe Bellante, CPA If you’ve been awarded stock options from your employer, it’s essential to understand the tax implications of exercising them. In this post, we’ll break down the tax implications of stock options…
Individual Tax Planning: 6 Steps to take before year-end
As the year ends, taking action on potential ways to lower your individual federal tax bill for the year is important. While previous years have been rife with change, the tax code has seen minimal edits this year. Keep reading…
Time to Make Your Business Year-End Tax Moves
With increasing costs due to inflation putting a strain on cash flow, lowering your tax liability is one way to help your business. While there are often many tax changes in any given year, 2022 has been slow in comparison. …