Volkan & Associates

05/23/2025

Amerika’da Şirketiniz mi Var? Türkiye’de Ekip mi Çalıştırıyorsunuz?
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✅ Aylık Bookkeeping (Muhasebe) Hizmeti
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✅ IRS & eyalet düzenlemelerine uygunluk
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12/19/2024

Year-End Tax Strategies:

For Individuals
Maximize Retirement Contributions:

Contribute to tax-advantaged retirement accounts like a 401(k) or Traditional IRA. Contributions can reduce taxable income.
Harvest Tax Losses:

Sell investments that have lost value to offset gains from investments sold at a profit, reducing capital gains taxes.
Defer Income:

If possible, defer income to the following year to reduce taxable income for the current year.
Accelerate Deductions:

Pay deductible expenses, like mortgage interest, property taxes, or medical expenses, before year-end to claim them in the current tax year.
Donate to Charity:

Make charitable donations to qualified organizations. Keep records for itemized deductions.
Utilize Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs):

Spend funds in your FSA before the year-end to avoid losing unspent money (subject to specific rollover rules).
Take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs):

If you're 73 or older (as of 2023), ensure you take your RMDs from retirement accounts to avoid penalties.
Bundle Itemized Deductions:

Combine or "bunch" deductions into a single year to exceed the standard deduction threshold.
Check Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions:

Max out contributions to your HSA, which are tax-deductible and grow tax-free.
Education Credits or Deductions:

Pay tuition or education-related expenses early to qualify for education tax credits like the American Opportunity Credit or Lifetime Learning Credit.

For Businesses
Accelerate Business Expenses:

Purchase supplies, equipment, or pay bills before year-end to deduct expenses in the current tax year.
Defer Income:

Delay invoicing or receipt of income to push taxable income into the next year.
Purchase Equipment:

Take advantage of Section 179 or bonus depreciation by buying and placing equipment into service before year-end.
Set Up a Retirement Plan:

Establish or contribute to a retirement plan like a SEP IRA or Solo 401(k) to reduce taxable income.
Review Inventory:

Write off obsolete or damaged inventory to reduce taxable income.
Review Deductions and Credits:

Ensure all eligible deductions and credits, such as the R&D tax credit, are claimed.
Hire Employees:

Consider tax credits for hiring specific individuals, such as the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).
Establish a Health Insurance Plan:

Small businesses may qualify for credits by offering employee health insurance through the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP).

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12/18/2024

12/22/2020

I would like my first tax strategy post to be about the most common tax planning mistake small businesses make. It is important to make an entity selection before February 15th to avoid paying way too much in taxes. For instance, if you are a single-member LLC or a sole proprietor, all your profits are taxed as self-employment income. Self-employment tax is imposed in addition to the regular income tax you already pay, and it means an additional 15.3% tax. Our firm can share the best tax savings secrets with you… One of those secrets is why it is important to choose the right entity (S-Corp, C-Corp, etc).