Insights by Author: Crystal Knepler, CPA

Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals

November 19, 2024

As we approach 2025, future tax policy is bracing for change in the coming years. With…

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Key Tax Considerations for Real Estate Investors in 2024

March 11, 2024

Amid the backdrop of market realignment, higher interest rates, and shifting workplace habits, investors remain cautiously…

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2023 Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals

November 10, 2023

As the 2023 tax season winds down, it’s time to take a closer look at year-end…

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2022 Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals

November 11, 2022

While 2022 started out with some uncertainty about potential tax law changes, very few of the…

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Stimulus Payments Being Sent as Visa Debit Cards

May 25, 2020

The Internal Revenue Service has been distributing Economic Impact Payments to taxpayers across the nation since…

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Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses

November 22, 2019

The first year of filing under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is in…

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Top 5 Real Estate Accounting Mistakes

August 7, 2019

Even some of the savviest real estate brokers can get trapped in the most common accounting…

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IRS Audits Decline for Millionaires and Large Businesses

April 30, 2019

IRS audits of wealthy taxpayers and big business are on the downtick, reaching record lows in…

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May 6, 2020

The CARES Act: Big Changes to Retirement Plans

Let’s talk retirement planning. How should retirement accounts be handled after the big changes seen in ...
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May 4, 2020

May 7 Deadline for Big Businesses

The Treasury Department is granting safe harbor to large and public companies that voluntarily return stimulus ...
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April 2, 2020

The CARES Act: An Overview for Individuals

The CARES Act provides some big wins for individual taxpayers who are in need of an ...
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April 2, 2020

The CARES Act: An Overview for Businesses

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on Friday, March ...
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March 20, 2020

Income Tax Relief in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak

On March 20, 2020, the IRS extended the federal tax filing deadline to July 15, 2020, ...
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March 17, 2020

Reporting Requirements for Video Game Currency

Amid school and business closures, some gamers may be increasing their screen time and raking in ...
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March 11, 2020

IRS Released Guidance on Meal and Entertainment Expense Deductions

In recently-proposed regulations, the IRS states that, in general, taxpayers can deduct 50% of the ordinary food ...
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March 3, 2020

Is a Donor-Advised Fund Right for You?

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have grown in popularity over the past decade. According to the National Philanthropic Trust ...
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February 21, 2020

The SECURE Act: Key Takeaways and Strategies to Consider

Over the past few years, we have seen some of the greatest shifts in tax legislation. ...
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January 31, 2020

Tax Tips for Law Firms

Whether you're a partner or an associate in a law firm, the IRS has rules that ...
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January 16, 2020

Tax Deductions from Land Donations Under Scrutiny

The IRS announced that they will be keeping a watchful eye on certain land donation deals ...
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December 23, 2019

IRS Establishes No Clawback Rule on Gifts and Estates

‘Tis the season for giving! In a recent announcement, the IRS presented the highly-anticipated final regulations ...
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