Business Tax

Your Year-End Tax Checklist: Stay Ahead for a Successful New Year

December 16, 2024

As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to ensure your financial and tax affairs are in top shape. Implementing effective year-end tax planning strategies now can lead to significant tax savings, smoother processes, and a stress-free start to the new year. Whether you’re an individual looking to maximize deductions or a business preparing…

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Maximize Your Savings: Year-End Tax Planning for Partnerships

December 16, 2024

As the year ends, partnerships have a prime opportunity to enhance their tax efficiency and financial stability through strategic year-end planning. By optimizing deductions, managing distributions, and aligning finances with long-term goals, partnerships can set the stage for success in the new year.   Optimize Partnership Distributions  Partnership distributions are a critical component of tax planning.…

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IRS Releases Proposed Rules on Previously Taxed Earnings and Profits (PTEP): What Businesses Need to Know

December 4, 2024

The IRS recently released proposed regulations under tax code Section 959, offering long-awaited guidance on previously taxed earnings and profits (PTEP). These proposed rules address core aspects of the PTEP framework, resolving longstanding questions and implementing changes introduced by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).  What Is PTEP, and Why Does It Matter? …

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What’s on the Horizon for Corporate Tax Policy in 2025?

November 20, 2024

As 2025 approaches, corporate tax executives are closely monitoring key legislative developments that could significantly impact businesses across industries. Discussions at the recent 2024 Philadelphia Tax Summit highlighted three priorities on everyone’s radar: bonus depreciation, corporate tax rates, and manufacturing incentives under the 2022 tax-and-climate law.  Bonus Depreciation: A Critical Tool for Business Investment  The…

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Maximizing Success in M&A Transactions: Key Tax Strategies and Seamless Integration Tips

November 11, 2024

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are transformative events for any business, often creating exciting opportunities for growth, expansion, and increased market share. However, the success of these transitions hinges on careful planning, structuring, and understanding the financial and tax implications of the deal. At Tonneson + Co, we specialize in providing the strategic guidance and tax…

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Corporate Jet Tax Breaks Under IRS Scrutiny: What Businesses Need to Know

October 28, 2024

The IRS has ramped up efforts to crack down on the personal use of corporate jets, targeting companies that may be taking improper tax deductions. As part of a broader initiative aimed at ensuring wealthy individuals and complex partnerships pay their fair share, the agency is now auditing corporate jet usage more aggressively.  This scrutiny…

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5 International Tax Planning Strategies For Businesses of Every Size

October 21, 2024

International tax planning is essential for businesses operating in multiple jurisdictions. Navigating cross-border tax rules requires strategic planning to minimize tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with varying regulations. As companies expand globally, they face complex challenges such as transfer pricing, foreign tax credits, and managing indirect taxes like VAT. Failing to address these issues effectively…

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Understanding the Final Estate Tax Basis Consistency Rules: What You Need to Know

October 3, 2024

The IRS recently finalized long-awaited changes to the estate tax basis consistency rules, offering much-needed relief to estate planners and beneficiaries alike. These rules, initially introduced in 2015, ensure that the value of inherited property for estate tax purposes aligns with the value recorded when the property is received by beneficiaries.  While the rules may…

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Massachusetts DOR Announces New Tax Amnesty Program for 2025

October 1, 2024

Governor Maura Healey’s recent Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget has introduced a new tax amnesty program in Massachusetts, designed to offer taxpayers a chance to settle unpaid taxes and avoid penalties. With the Department of Revenue (DOR) releasing detailed guidance, the program is set to run from November 1 to December 30, 2024.  This 60-day…

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5 Tax Optimization Strategies for Tech Companies

September 17, 2024

Staying competitive in the tech industry requires more than innovation and cutting-edge products. It also demands having an effective tax strategy. For tech companies, the tax landscape is complex and continually changing, with new regulations, credits, and deductions emerging each year. This is where tax optimization becomes crucial.  Tax optimization is not just about minimizing…

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