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Arizona One-Time General Welfare Rebate
The Arizona Department of Revenue (DOR) will be issuing a one-time individual income tax general welfare rebate, entitled the Arizona Families Tax Rebate to Arizona taxpayers who meet the following requirements: filed…
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July 2023 Newsletter
If you file your taxes in Arizona and meet specific criteria, you may be entitled to a one-time individual income tax general welfare rebate.
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R&A CPAs and UACI Announce Sponsorship Recipient
R&A is once again sponsoring a promising startup for a year-long incubation with the University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI). Tucson-based, innovative surgical startup BioBolt Medical will receive one sponsored…
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What To Know About Tax Record Keeping in Arizona
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) reminds taxpayers to keep well-organized records and to toss old documents securely. Maintaining a dedicated folder for tax-related documents is a good place to…
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When Does a Gift Require a Gift Tax Return, and Gift Tax?
With lifetime gift and estate tax exemptions at an all-time high in 2023, not as many taxpayers will be subject to federal gift taxes this year. However, that does not…
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Tax Credits for Energy-Efficient Home Improvements
Under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, tax credits are available for making homes more energy efficient, using clean energy sources and retrofitting heating and cooling systems. The energy-efficient home…
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Employees in Other States? Here are the Top Tax Implications to Consider
Return-to-office plans remain in a state of limbo as some employers find that a remote work strategy is a viable option long term. What are the tax implications for businesses…
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June 2023 Newsletter
Return-to-office plans remain in a state of limbo as some employers find that a remote work strategy is a viable option long term.
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May 2023 Newsletter
The option of portability when planning your estate could make a substantial difference come tax time, especially with today’s generous estate and gift tax exemption amounts.
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IRS Issues New Clean Vehicle Credit Proposed Regulations
The IRS has issued proposed regulations regarding new clean vehicle credits. The Inflation Reduction Act allows a maximum credit of $7,500 per vehicle, consisting of $3,750 for vehicles that meet…
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What are the Rules for Record Retention?
Now that tax season is drawing to a close, it may feel like a good time to declutter the accumulated piles of paperwork. But there are some recommended guidelines to be aware of before you discard any official documents. The following article outlines what you need to know about retaining tax records, important property documents,…
What Are the Tax Rules Around Day Care
You may be in for a tax break if you’ve been shelling out the bucks for day care. Among the tax credits and deductions available to parents and families, one of the most overlooked and beneficial is the childcare tax credit, formally known as the Child and Dependent Care Expenses Tax Credit and claimed with…
Pension-Linked Emergency Savings Accounts: Help Employees Save for a Rainy Day
Employer-sponsored PLESAs encourage employees to save for emergencies by allowing them to put aside a portion of their pay for that purpose. Authorized under the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, pension-linked emergency savings accounts are individual accounts in defined contribution plans. They are designed to permit and encourage employees to save for financial emergencies. These are…
Beware of Ghost Employees – and Other Payroll Fraud
Any employee can commit payroll fraud. An employee could submit false hours, claiming they worked overtime when they didn’t. On the extreme end, someone in your payroll department could create a ghost employee (an employee that does not actually exist) keeping those false wages for themselves. Below we discuss four actual cases of payroll schemes that…
Key Tax Considerations for Real Estate Investors in 2024
Amid the backdrop of market realignment, higher interest rates, and shifting workplace habits, investors remain cautiously optimistic about their real estate allocations heading into 2024. After an overall slower acquisition pace in 2023, market uncertainties prompted investors to adopt a wait-and-see approach, hoping for property values and interest rates to reconcile. Those who returned profitability…
Payroll Tax Rates and Contribution Limits for 2024
Below are federal payroll tax rates and benefits contribution limits for 2024. Social Security tax In 2024, the Social Security tax rate is 6.2 percent for employers and employees, unchanged from 2023. The Social Security wage base is $168,600 for employers and employees, increasing from $160,200 in 2023. Self-employed people must pay 12.4 percent on the first $168,600. Medicare…
The 1099 Story: Which Version Should You Be Using?
As each calendar year draws to a close, many businesses have to think about their tax filing responsibilities. It can be confusing to figure out which forms to send out, especially as the IRS made some changes to its venerable Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Information, a few years ago and assigned some of its former responsibilities…
Reminder – Income from Short-Term Rentals is Taxable in Arizona
Many property owners in Arizona offer short-term residential rentals–lodging rental stays for less than 30 days—especially in the winter. Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) reminds property owners that the income from short-term rental stays is subject to Arizona transaction privilege tax (TPT). From ADOR: “If a property owner is only renting their residence for an…