Advisory Insights

Tax insights for complex decisions.

Advisory Insights brings together practical articles and tax updates from Weissgarber CPA on tax planning, business ownership, investments, real estate, and tax law changes.

Many of these topics are also shared through our newsletter and are collected here as an ongoing resource to help you better understand issues that may affect your tax situation and identify questions worth addressing before important decisions become final.

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A selection of planning topics relevant to individuals and business owners navigating increasingly complex tax situations.

How to Maximize the Section 199A Qualified Business Income Deduction

Understand how the QBI deduction works, who may qualify, and planning considerations that can affect the amount of the deduction available to business owners.

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Selling Rental Property? Don't Overlook Suspended Passive Losses

A property sale may release passive losses that have accumulated over time. Learn why those losses should be considered before completing a rental property transaction.

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Backdoor Roth IRA: Smart or Risky?

Backdoor Roth contributions can help higher-income taxpayers, but existing IRA balances and other tax considerations can create unexpected consequences.

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Individual Tax Planning

Estimated taxes, deductions, charitable giving, family changes, tax credits, and other planning opportunities that can affect your individual tax position.

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Business Owner Tax

S corporations, QBI, depreciation, business purchases, compensation, deductions, and other tax considerations affecting closely held businesses and their owners.

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Retirement and Benefits

IRAs, retirement plans, HSAs, contribution strategies, withdrawals, and other tax considerations involving retirement and employee benefits.

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Real Estate Tax

Rental property, passive activity rules, property sales, depreciation, cost segregation, and other tax issues affecting real estate owners and investors.

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Investment Tax

Stocks, cryptocurrency, digital assets, capital gains and losses, and other tax considerations involving investments and investment transactions.

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Tax Law and IRS Updates

Significant tax-law changes, new deductions and credits, IRS developments, and other updates that may affect future tax planning.

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Filing and Compliance

Information reporting, filing requirements, BOI, penalties, international reporting, and other federal and state tax compliance matters.

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Crypto Strategies for 2025

2025 brings new opportunities and challenges for cryptocurrency investors. Discover four powerful strategies to reduce tax liabilities, including loss harvesting, donating or gifting crypto, and using self-directed accounts. Proactive tax planning is key—learn how to keep more of your profits.

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2024 Tax Updates: Inflation Adjustments Compared to 2023

As we move into 2024, understanding the new inflation adjustments is essential for smart tax planning. This article provides a clear, side-by-side comparison of key changes from 2023, including updates to standard deductions, federal income tax brackets, and retirement contribution limits. With increases across all filing statuses and new income thresholds, these adjustments present opportunities to optimize your tax strategies. Dive in to see how these changes may impact your financial planning this year.

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Accessing Your Retirement Funds Early: Avoiding the 10% Penalty

Accessing your IRA before age 59 1/2 typically incurs a 10% penalty, but there are several exceptions that allow for penalty-free withdrawals. Whether it's for medical expenses, higher education, first-time home purchases, or other specific situations, understanding these exceptions can help you manage your retirement savings effectively.

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Important Update: New Federal Filing Requirement Effective January 1, 2024

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) introduces new federal filing requirements for most corporations and LLCs formed in 2024 onwards. Aimed at preventing illicit activities like money laundering, the CTA requires reporting beneficial ownership information to FinCEN's new BOSS system. Learn about the key requirements, exemptions, and how to prepare for compliance.

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15 Exceptions to the 10% early IRA Withdrawal Penalty

Early withdrawals from a traditional IRA typically incur a 10% penalty tax, but there are several exceptions that can help you avoid this penalty. These include scenarios like medical expenses, higher education costs, first-time home purchases, and more. Understanding these exceptions can help you manage your retirement savings effectively.

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Advisory Insights is provided for general educational purposes only and is not intended as individualized tax, legal, investment, or financial advice. Tax consequences depend on individual facts and circumstances.

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