This document summarizes key provisions of the SECURE Act that was signed into law in December 2019 and their effective timing. Some of the major changes include increasing the required minimum distribution age to 72, expanding auto-enrollment safe harbor plans to allow for 15% auto-escalation of contributions, and enabling more small businesses to participate in pooled employer plans starting in 2021. Regulations will need to be drafted for some provisions before they can be implemented. Plan documents do not need to be amended until the end of 2022 but operations must reflect mandatory changes by their effective dates.
Your Taxes 2013 - What will change (and what won't)csawaf
Several tax hikes, some tax breaks. Now that the fiscal cliff deal assembled in Congress is becoming law, it is time to look at some of the tax law changes that will result.
The document summarizes a tax update seminar on trust and estate planning. It discusses recently enacted Arkansas legislation including the Arkansas Uniform Directed Trust Act, Arkansas grantor trust rules, and Arkansas qualified spousal trusts. It also discusses potential implications of the proposed SECURE Act including changes to RMD ages, 529 plans, and stretch IRAs. Common errors in trust accounting, Form 990 filing, missed elections, grantor trust reporting, and GST exemption allocation are identified as the top 5 bungles in estate planning.
This document outlines 5 key tax issues for small business owners to consider in 2017:
1. Affordable Care Act reporting requirements - Applicable large employers must report healthcare coverage details on Form 1095-C by March 2, 2017.
2. Accelerated W-2 filing - A new law requires employers to file W-2s by January 31, 2017 instead of the usual February deadline.
3. Accelerated depreciation - Equipment purchased and put into use by December 31, 2016 is eligible for Section 179 deductions and bonus depreciation.
4. 401(k) tax credit - Businesses starting a 401(k) plan this year can claim a tax credit for
This document summarizes changes to Florida statutes regarding homeowners associations. The key points are:
1) Property owners, including those who acquire title through foreclosure, are jointly liable for unpaid association assessments prior to transfer of title.
2) Associations can place liens on properties for unpaid assessments and foreclose on these liens like a mortgage.
3) Before foreclosing, associations must provide owners written demand and 45 days to pay all amounts due, including interest and fees.
This document provides a tax busting checklist for business owners, including paying a wage to a spouse or children who help with the business to reduce taxable profits, changing the accounting year end to make use of overlap relief, having a pre-year end tax planning meeting with an accountant, allocating profits to a lower earning spouse if they become a business partner, gifting shares to pass dividend income to a spouse, and optionally paying Class 2 national insurance as a sole trader to build up entitlement to the state pension.
The new law imposes a new tax rate structure with seven tax brackets: 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37%. The top rate was reduced from 39.6% to 37% and applies to taxable income above $500,000 for single taxpayers, and $600,000 for married couples filing jointly. The rates applicable to net capital gains and qualified dividends were not changed. The “kiddie tax” rules were simplified. The net unearned income of a child subject to the rules will be taxed at the capital gain and ordinary income rates that apply to trusts and estates. Thus, the child's tax is unaffected by the parent's tax situation or the unearned income of any siblings.
This document summarizes key provisions of the SECURE Act that was signed into law in December 2019 and their effective timing. Some of the major changes include increasing the required minimum distribution age to 72, expanding auto-enrollment safe harbor plans to allow for 15% auto-escalation of contributions, and enabling more small businesses to participate in pooled employer plans starting in 2021. Regulations will need to be drafted for some provisions before they can be implemented. Plan documents do not need to be amended until the end of 2022 but operations must reflect mandatory changes by their effective dates.
Your Taxes 2013 - What will change (and what won't)csawaf
Several tax hikes, some tax breaks. Now that the fiscal cliff deal assembled in Congress is becoming law, it is time to look at some of the tax law changes that will result.
The document summarizes a tax update seminar on trust and estate planning. It discusses recently enacted Arkansas legislation including the Arkansas Uniform Directed Trust Act, Arkansas grantor trust rules, and Arkansas qualified spousal trusts. It also discusses potential implications of the proposed SECURE Act including changes to RMD ages, 529 plans, and stretch IRAs. Common errors in trust accounting, Form 990 filing, missed elections, grantor trust reporting, and GST exemption allocation are identified as the top 5 bungles in estate planning.
This document outlines 5 key tax issues for small business owners to consider in 2017:
1. Affordable Care Act reporting requirements - Applicable large employers must report healthcare coverage details on Form 1095-C by March 2, 2017.
2. Accelerated W-2 filing - A new law requires employers to file W-2s by January 31, 2017 instead of the usual February deadline.
3. Accelerated depreciation - Equipment purchased and put into use by December 31, 2016 is eligible for Section 179 deductions and bonus depreciation.
4. 401(k) tax credit - Businesses starting a 401(k) plan this year can claim a tax credit for
This document summarizes changes to Florida statutes regarding homeowners associations. The key points are:
1) Property owners, including those who acquire title through foreclosure, are jointly liable for unpaid association assessments prior to transfer of title.
2) Associations can place liens on properties for unpaid assessments and foreclose on these liens like a mortgage.
3) Before foreclosing, associations must provide owners written demand and 45 days to pay all amounts due, including interest and fees.
This document provides a tax busting checklist for business owners, including paying a wage to a spouse or children who help with the business to reduce taxable profits, changing the accounting year end to make use of overlap relief, having a pre-year end tax planning meeting with an accountant, allocating profits to a lower earning spouse if they become a business partner, gifting shares to pass dividend income to a spouse, and optionally paying Class 2 national insurance as a sole trader to build up entitlement to the state pension.
The new law imposes a new tax rate structure with seven tax brackets: 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37%. The top rate was reduced from 39.6% to 37% and applies to taxable income above $500,000 for single taxpayers, and $600,000 for married couples filing jointly. The rates applicable to net capital gains and qualified dividends were not changed. The “kiddie tax” rules were simplified. The net unearned income of a child subject to the rules will be taxed at the capital gain and ordinary income rates that apply to trusts and estates. Thus, the child's tax is unaffected by the parent's tax situation or the unearned income of any siblings.
This document provides an estate planning update for 2011-2012. It discusses potential changes to the minimum distribution rules for inherited retirement plan benefits. It also covers proposals for the Uniform Trust Code in Minnesota, the estate tax exemption amount and portability, and proposed legislation for fiscal year 2012. The document provides details on drafting trusts to take advantage of the new qualified small business and farming deduction in Minnesota.
Not-For-profit October Viewpoint: IRS Announces No Change In Benefit Plan Lim...CBIZ, Inc.
On October 21, 2015, the IRS announced the 2016 cost-of-living adjustments applicable to dollar
limitations for retirement plans and other items. View the whitepaper for a table with more information.
TriStar Pension Consulting presents changes to Retirement plans like 401(k)'s in the year 2015 along with pending legislation. Find out what is happening in Washington and how it will affect your Retirement Plan.
Inheritance tax is payable in the UK on estates worth more than £325,000. It is charged at 40% on the portion of an estate above this threshold. The tax generally must be paid within 6 months of the date of death. Around 2.6% of estates pay inheritance tax annually after exemptions and exclusions. There are several steps people can take to reduce their taxable estate, such as making lifetime gifts to spouses or family, setting up trusts, leaving money to charity, and purchasing life insurance where the payout is put into a trust.
The document summarizes updates to the tax credit for first-time homebuyers. It provides details on who is eligible for the tax credit, including first-time homebuyers who can receive up to $8,000 and current homeowners who have owned a primary residence for 5 of the last 8 years who can receive up to $6,500. It also outlines the new deadlines to purchase a home to qualify for the credit and increased income limits for eligibility.
The document summarizes concerns raised by an Auckland accountant about New Zealand's proposed "Bright-Line Test for Residential Land" legislation. Specifically, it notes that the bill uses acquisition and sale dates that taxpayers may not be familiar with, potentially resulting in unexpected tax bills. It also discusses increased compliance costs, unfair penalties for one-time sellers, and complexities around family arrangements and determining repairs vs improvements. The accountant hopes the government will refine the bill to make it fairer and more workable.
Can your business use a hefty tax credit? Thanks to the federal Work Opportunity Credit (WOTC), you could qualify for a credit of up to $9,600 per veteran if you hire an eligible vet by the end of the year. Of course you will need to move quickly to make it happen.
The government will reintroduce measures that were dropped from the 2017 Finance Bill, including backdating some changes to April 2017. Key measures to be reintroduced are reductions to the money purchase annual allowance and pensions advice allowance, changes to non-domiciled tax rules, and recalculation of disproportionate bond gains. Additionally, the dividend allowance will be cut from £5,000 to £2,000 starting in 2018/19, mainly impacting small and medium business owners who take profits as dividends.
The document summarizes upcoming changes to Australia's superannuation system that will take effect from July 2017. Key changes include lowering the concessional contributions limit to $25,000, reducing the non-concessional contributions cap to $100,000 annually, and capping the total amount that can be transferred into retirement phase at $1.6 million. Additional measures include allowing unused concessional caps to be carried forward for those with balances under $500,000 and removing the tax exemption on earnings from transition to retirement income streams. The changes aim to simplify and strengthen the superannuation system for Australians planning for retirement.
The 2014 Canadian budget contains several tax changes affecting trusts and estates, donations, non-profit organizations, and eligible capital property. Starting in 2016, trusts and estates will be subject to the highest personal income tax rate instead of benefiting from lower marginal rates. Estates will also be required to have a calendar year-end as of 2015. The budget proposes more flexibility for estates to claim donations on tax returns starting in 2016. The government intends to review whether non-profits' tax exemptions are being used improperly but this will not apply to registered charities. There will also be consultations to replace the eligible capital property regime with a new capital cost allowance class having a 100% inclusion rate and 5% declining balance depreci
One of a suite of individual retirement education modules created for Nationwide Financial, the Retirement Goals Education Module explains the difference between a traditional and a Roth 457 plan.
The module system gives retirement specialists the ability to create longer, fully customizable presentations by allowing them to mix, match and combine individual modules in the suite. This enables the sales force a greater flexibility in planning meetings and answering individual plan and participant needs.
This document provides information about bankruptcy and consumer proposals in Canada. It explains that bankruptcy is for those with over $1,000 in debt and under $250,000 in unsecured debt, and must be filed by a licensed trustee. A consumer proposal allows payments based on income over a period of 9 months to 5 years, after which contact from creditors must cease. The bankruptcy will be reported on a credit rating for 7 years, while a completed proposal is reported for a shorter period.
Zac's Hamburgers provides an estimate of initial investment costs for opening a new franchise restaurant. The initial franchise fee is $25,000 paid upfront. Additional startup expenses range from $94,500 to $173,000 including costs for lease deposits, leasehold improvements, equipment, permits, signs, insurance, inventory, grand opening advertising, utilities, and additional operating funds for the first three months. The total initial investment estimate ranges from $119,500 to $198,000 depending on specific lease and supply costs. Franchisees should contact MBB Management for more details on franchise opportunities.
Boston Elderlaw Attorneys, Cohen & Oalican, discuss the Deficit Reduction actStudioHOF
Boston Medicare Attorneys Cohen & Oalican discuss the Deficit Reduction act and its impact on their Elder Law Clients in Boston, Raynham and Andover.
On February 8, 2006, President Bush signed the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.
The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 significantly changes Federal Medicaid laws.
The three most important changes concern:
1. The transfer of assets to qualify for Medicaid;
2. Medicaid annuities;
3. Medicaid’s treatment of the primary residence.
The Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was signed into law in 2009 to reverse a Supreme Court decision regarding the statute of limitations for filing pay discrimination claims. It extends the statute of limitations to effectively as long as the alleged pay disparity continues by restarting the time clock with each paycheck. The Act also applies to other forms of discrimination covered by Title VII, ADA, and ADEA. It allows retirees and certain family members to file claims even after the original plaintiff is deceased.
This document provides an overview of tax rates and limits that took effect in 2014 for both federal and British Columbia taxes. Some key updates include: increases to certain tax credits for fitness, adoption, and family tax cuts; changes to dividend tax rates and capital gains exemptions; and the re-introduction of BC's sales tax credit to replace the HST. It also outlines staffing changes and procedures for preparing 2014 tax returns.
This document provides an overview of tax strategies for real estate investors. It discusses how to structure income and expenses to minimize taxes through deductions, credits, and tax-advantaged business entities like S-corporations. Key strategies include maximizing depreciation by breaking out property components, avoiding self-employment taxes through S-corps, employing family members, and establishing medical reimbursement plans. The document emphasizes the importance of tax planning and coaching services to legally reduce tax liability.
Tax, Benefits and Nonprofit Organizations Alert: American Taxpayer Relief Act...Patton Boggs LLP
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 permanently extends lower individual income tax rates for income under $400,000 and reinstates the "Pease limitation", which reduces itemized deductions including charitable deductions for individuals with over $250,000 income. The act also reinstates increased limits for contributions of real property and IRAs for charitable deductions and extends deductions for food donations and S corporations contributions through 2013. However, it does not extend enhanced deductions for book donations or computer contributions past 2011.
This document provides an overview of payroll tips and tricks including:
1. Key changes to payroll regulations in 2013/14 such as superannuation and wage increases.
2. An introduction to Fair Work regulations regarding minimum employment standards and potential fines for noncompliance.
3. Common payroll risks like incorrect payment of wages, penalties for misclassifying employees as contractors, and record keeping requirements.
Once filed, Federal Tax Liens are difficult to remove but there are several options. Last year over 950,000 liens were filed and that number is expected to increase sharply. The quickest way to remove a lien is to pay the full tax amount owed. Other options include filing an Offer in Compromise if unable to pay, applying for a surety bond, contacting the Taxpayer Advocate's office if there are issues, or hiring a professional tax resolution company to help resolve the matter. Federal Tax Liens significantly damage credit scores so it is important to address any liens as soon as possible.
Finance Minister Bill Morneau provided numerous updates to the proposed changes to the taxation of private corporations and their shareholders, which were first introduced back in July as part of a consultation paper and draft tax legislation. In this edition of Monthly Perspectives, we update you on these changes.
How Your Company is Affected by the CARES Act and Related LegislationRoger Royse
"Idea to IPO" Webinar description:
The U.S. government is providing relief and stimulating the economy through the $2 TRILLION CARES Act of 2020 and other measures to help corporations, small businesses, and people laid off due to the COVID-19 crisis.
The speaker will discuss:
1) What is the CARES Act of 2020?
2) What does the CARES Act of 2020 hope to achieve?
3) Will there be follow up programs to come?
4) How can entrepreneurs and small businesses benefit from the CARES ACT of 2020?
5) How does one go about applying for grants and loans administered under the CARES ACT of 2020?
6) What are the new rules relating to sick leave and paid leave?
7) What COVID-19 related tax incentives are available to companies?
and more!
This document provides an estate planning update for 2011-2012. It discusses potential changes to the minimum distribution rules for inherited retirement plan benefits. It also covers proposals for the Uniform Trust Code in Minnesota, the estate tax exemption amount and portability, and proposed legislation for fiscal year 2012. The document provides details on drafting trusts to take advantage of the new qualified small business and farming deduction in Minnesota.
Not-For-profit October Viewpoint: IRS Announces No Change In Benefit Plan Lim...CBIZ, Inc.
On October 21, 2015, the IRS announced the 2016 cost-of-living adjustments applicable to dollar
limitations for retirement plans and other items. View the whitepaper for a table with more information.
TriStar Pension Consulting presents changes to Retirement plans like 401(k)'s in the year 2015 along with pending legislation. Find out what is happening in Washington and how it will affect your Retirement Plan.
Inheritance tax is payable in the UK on estates worth more than £325,000. It is charged at 40% on the portion of an estate above this threshold. The tax generally must be paid within 6 months of the date of death. Around 2.6% of estates pay inheritance tax annually after exemptions and exclusions. There are several steps people can take to reduce their taxable estate, such as making lifetime gifts to spouses or family, setting up trusts, leaving money to charity, and purchasing life insurance where the payout is put into a trust.
The document summarizes updates to the tax credit for first-time homebuyers. It provides details on who is eligible for the tax credit, including first-time homebuyers who can receive up to $8,000 and current homeowners who have owned a primary residence for 5 of the last 8 years who can receive up to $6,500. It also outlines the new deadlines to purchase a home to qualify for the credit and increased income limits for eligibility.
The document summarizes concerns raised by an Auckland accountant about New Zealand's proposed "Bright-Line Test for Residential Land" legislation. Specifically, it notes that the bill uses acquisition and sale dates that taxpayers may not be familiar with, potentially resulting in unexpected tax bills. It also discusses increased compliance costs, unfair penalties for one-time sellers, and complexities around family arrangements and determining repairs vs improvements. The accountant hopes the government will refine the bill to make it fairer and more workable.
Can your business use a hefty tax credit? Thanks to the federal Work Opportunity Credit (WOTC), you could qualify for a credit of up to $9,600 per veteran if you hire an eligible vet by the end of the year. Of course you will need to move quickly to make it happen.
The government will reintroduce measures that were dropped from the 2017 Finance Bill, including backdating some changes to April 2017. Key measures to be reintroduced are reductions to the money purchase annual allowance and pensions advice allowance, changes to non-domiciled tax rules, and recalculation of disproportionate bond gains. Additionally, the dividend allowance will be cut from £5,000 to £2,000 starting in 2018/19, mainly impacting small and medium business owners who take profits as dividends.
The document summarizes upcoming changes to Australia's superannuation system that will take effect from July 2017. Key changes include lowering the concessional contributions limit to $25,000, reducing the non-concessional contributions cap to $100,000 annually, and capping the total amount that can be transferred into retirement phase at $1.6 million. Additional measures include allowing unused concessional caps to be carried forward for those with balances under $500,000 and removing the tax exemption on earnings from transition to retirement income streams. The changes aim to simplify and strengthen the superannuation system for Australians planning for retirement.
The 2014 Canadian budget contains several tax changes affecting trusts and estates, donations, non-profit organizations, and eligible capital property. Starting in 2016, trusts and estates will be subject to the highest personal income tax rate instead of benefiting from lower marginal rates. Estates will also be required to have a calendar year-end as of 2015. The budget proposes more flexibility for estates to claim donations on tax returns starting in 2016. The government intends to review whether non-profits' tax exemptions are being used improperly but this will not apply to registered charities. There will also be consultations to replace the eligible capital property regime with a new capital cost allowance class having a 100% inclusion rate and 5% declining balance depreci
One of a suite of individual retirement education modules created for Nationwide Financial, the Retirement Goals Education Module explains the difference between a traditional and a Roth 457 plan.
The module system gives retirement specialists the ability to create longer, fully customizable presentations by allowing them to mix, match and combine individual modules in the suite. This enables the sales force a greater flexibility in planning meetings and answering individual plan and participant needs.
This document provides information about bankruptcy and consumer proposals in Canada. It explains that bankruptcy is for those with over $1,000 in debt and under $250,000 in unsecured debt, and must be filed by a licensed trustee. A consumer proposal allows payments based on income over a period of 9 months to 5 years, after which contact from creditors must cease. The bankruptcy will be reported on a credit rating for 7 years, while a completed proposal is reported for a shorter period.
Zac's Hamburgers provides an estimate of initial investment costs for opening a new franchise restaurant. The initial franchise fee is $25,000 paid upfront. Additional startup expenses range from $94,500 to $173,000 including costs for lease deposits, leasehold improvements, equipment, permits, signs, insurance, inventory, grand opening advertising, utilities, and additional operating funds for the first three months. The total initial investment estimate ranges from $119,500 to $198,000 depending on specific lease and supply costs. Franchisees should contact MBB Management for more details on franchise opportunities.
Boston Elderlaw Attorneys, Cohen & Oalican, discuss the Deficit Reduction actStudioHOF
Boston Medicare Attorneys Cohen & Oalican discuss the Deficit Reduction act and its impact on their Elder Law Clients in Boston, Raynham and Andover.
On February 8, 2006, President Bush signed the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.
The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 significantly changes Federal Medicaid laws.
The three most important changes concern:
1. The transfer of assets to qualify for Medicaid;
2. Medicaid annuities;
3. Medicaid’s treatment of the primary residence.
The Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was signed into law in 2009 to reverse a Supreme Court decision regarding the statute of limitations for filing pay discrimination claims. It extends the statute of limitations to effectively as long as the alleged pay disparity continues by restarting the time clock with each paycheck. The Act also applies to other forms of discrimination covered by Title VII, ADA, and ADEA. It allows retirees and certain family members to file claims even after the original plaintiff is deceased.
This document provides an overview of tax rates and limits that took effect in 2014 for both federal and British Columbia taxes. Some key updates include: increases to certain tax credits for fitness, adoption, and family tax cuts; changes to dividend tax rates and capital gains exemptions; and the re-introduction of BC's sales tax credit to replace the HST. It also outlines staffing changes and procedures for preparing 2014 tax returns.
This document provides an overview of tax strategies for real estate investors. It discusses how to structure income and expenses to minimize taxes through deductions, credits, and tax-advantaged business entities like S-corporations. Key strategies include maximizing depreciation by breaking out property components, avoiding self-employment taxes through S-corps, employing family members, and establishing medical reimbursement plans. The document emphasizes the importance of tax planning and coaching services to legally reduce tax liability.
Tax, Benefits and Nonprofit Organizations Alert: American Taxpayer Relief Act...Patton Boggs LLP
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 permanently extends lower individual income tax rates for income under $400,000 and reinstates the "Pease limitation", which reduces itemized deductions including charitable deductions for individuals with over $250,000 income. The act also reinstates increased limits for contributions of real property and IRAs for charitable deductions and extends deductions for food donations and S corporations contributions through 2013. However, it does not extend enhanced deductions for book donations or computer contributions past 2011.
This document provides an overview of payroll tips and tricks including:
1. Key changes to payroll regulations in 2013/14 such as superannuation and wage increases.
2. An introduction to Fair Work regulations regarding minimum employment standards and potential fines for noncompliance.
3. Common payroll risks like incorrect payment of wages, penalties for misclassifying employees as contractors, and record keeping requirements.
Once filed, Federal Tax Liens are difficult to remove but there are several options. Last year over 950,000 liens were filed and that number is expected to increase sharply. The quickest way to remove a lien is to pay the full tax amount owed. Other options include filing an Offer in Compromise if unable to pay, applying for a surety bond, contacting the Taxpayer Advocate's office if there are issues, or hiring a professional tax resolution company to help resolve the matter. Federal Tax Liens significantly damage credit scores so it is important to address any liens as soon as possible.
Finance Minister Bill Morneau provided numerous updates to the proposed changes to the taxation of private corporations and their shareholders, which were first introduced back in July as part of a consultation paper and draft tax legislation. In this edition of Monthly Perspectives, we update you on these changes.
How Your Company is Affected by the CARES Act and Related LegislationRoger Royse
"Idea to IPO" Webinar description:
The U.S. government is providing relief and stimulating the economy through the $2 TRILLION CARES Act of 2020 and other measures to help corporations, small businesses, and people laid off due to the COVID-19 crisis.
The speaker will discuss:
1) What is the CARES Act of 2020?
2) What does the CARES Act of 2020 hope to achieve?
3) Will there be follow up programs to come?
4) How can entrepreneurs and small businesses benefit from the CARES ACT of 2020?
5) How does one go about applying for grants and loans administered under the CARES ACT of 2020?
6) What are the new rules relating to sick leave and paid leave?
7) What COVID-19 related tax incentives are available to companies?
and more!
Federal budget guide 2018 mazars australia_9th mayRickard Wärnelid
Mr Scott Morrison, the Federal Treasurer, has handed down his third Budget on 8 May 2018. Mr Morrison said the Budget is focused on further strengthening the economy to “guarantee the essentials Australians rely on” and “responsibly repair the budget”.
With a deficit of $18.2b in 2017/18 and $14.5b in 2018/19, the Budget is forecast to return to a balance of $2.2b in 2019/20 and a projected surplus of $11b in 2020/21.
The government is proposing a three-step, seven-year plan to make personal income tax “lower, fairer and simpler”. The Budget also contains additional measures to counter the black economy, particularly in response to the final report from the Black Economy Taskforce, including expanding the taxable payments reporting system. Additionally, the Budget contains a range of measures intended to ensure the integrity of the tax and superannuation system.
The document provides information about recent changes to mortgage and finance regulations in Australia. The Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) has influenced lenders to be more prudent, which will impact the property market. The state budget removed the $3,000 First Home Owners Grant for established homes, though stamp duty concessions remain. The document also provides contact information for a finance broker and answers a question about how credit scores are calculated based on credit history, applications, and accounts.
REIA News May 2015 - Budget Issue
The May issue of REIA News has just be released.
In this issue:
• Detailed Budget Analysis for the Real Estate Sector
• Are falling home ownership levels reversible?
• In the company of strangers
• What the new foreign investment rules mean for you
• Time for action on housing affordability
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The document discusses several topics:
1) The new Lifetime ISA (LISA) being introduced in 2017 aims to help young people save for both a first home and retirement by allowing contributions of up to £4,000 per year with a 25% government bonus.
2) Under the LISA, savings and bonuses can be withdrawn tax-free from age 60 or to purchase a first home worth up to £450,000. Contributions can be made until age 50.
3) Brexit may impact financial markets in the short-term ahead of the June 23rd EU referendum, but constant changes based on short-term events is generally counterproductive for long-term investment. The impacts of either
Based on Treasury Guidance as of 4/6/2020, Donaldson Legal Counseling PLLC presents Q & A of the Paycheck Protection Program from the CARES Act
https://attorneylawny.com/paycheck-protection-program/
An immediate annuity can provide increased monthly cash flow for retirees by converting premium payments into guaranteed monthly payments for life or a term of years. While tax-free bonds are a popular source of income, an annuity may provide higher cash flow due to a portion of payments being tax-free as a return of principal. A hypothetical example showed an annuity providing $17,918 more annual spendable income than tax-free bonds. However, annuities do not leave assets for heirs unless a refund feature is purchased.
The Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets (Imposition of Tax) Bill, 2015 - An...D Murali ☆
The Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets (Imposition of Tax) Bill, 2015 aims to tax undisclosed foreign income and assets and prosecute related violations. The bill applies to Indian residents and companies holding foreign assets or income not previously disclosed. Undisclosed foreign assets and income will be taxed at 30% plus penalties, with imprisonment of up to 10 years for willful evasion. The bill provides a one-time compliance window to disclose foreign assets and income in tax returns for assessment year 2016-17 at a tax rate of 30% plus penalty, without reopening past assessments. However, disclosures may still lead to proceedings under other laws and do not conflict with double taxation avoidance agreements. The bill grants tax authorities significant
The document discusses changes to the UK tax-free childcare scheme. The introduction has been delayed until 2017 following a Supreme Court challenge. This gives employed workers more time to assess the financial implications as many may be disadvantaged under the new scheme. It also provides relief for expectant parents who would have otherwise missed out on childcare vouchers. The maximum amount that can be earned tax-free from renting out rooms in your home will increase to £7,500 per year from April 2016.
Non uk domiciliaries tax reform approaching final formLee Stott
This document summarizes recent tax reforms in the UK that will affect non-UK domiciled individuals, or "non-doms". Key points include:
- Reforms will treat long-term UK residents and those born in the UK as UK domiciled from April 2017, ending access to the remittance basis of taxation.
- Transitional reliefs include rebasing foreign assets to April 2017 values and a two-year window to separate mixed funds.
- Protections are introduced for trusts settled by affected individuals before 2017, but gains will still be taxed if benefits are received by close family.
- Payments to non-UK resident beneficiaries will no longer offset trust gains, closing an avoidance opportunity
What does the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act mean for you? Our January Investment Insights explores the key points of the most significant overhaul of the tax system since '86, reviewing the new tax brackets, deductions and exemptions, and the effects on the economy.
Startups in a Down Economy: Legal, Business, and Financing Strategiesideatoipo
Launching a startup - or starting a business - is challenging and is fraught with pitfalls. This is even more so in the midst of a pandemic and a global recession.
Roger Royse, partner at the law firm of Haynes and Boone, LLP in Palo Alto, will discus strategies for building and operating a successful business or startup during a recession. Roger will discuss:
1) What should you expect from your vendors, customers and financiers?
2) How can startup founders protect themselves from predatory creditors during a bad economy?
3) What will financing terms look like now?
Is startup investment capital even available?
4) What are some tax traps to avoid when working out debt obligations with investors and creditors?
5) Can startups still get federal stimulus grant money or loans?
6) What will venture capital terms look like now?
7) For existing startup companies -- how can you get venture capitalists to step up and continue funding your startup company?
8) How viable is crowdfunding and other alternative sources of funding in 2020?
9) If you lost your job or have been furloughed, how do you get started doing gig work in a gig economy?
What are the legal traps and restrictions for gig workers?
10) What other strategies and tactics should entrepreneurs deploy during a downturn?
and more!
Please come with your questions, comments and scenarios.
1) A reader asks about tax implications and options for accessing their retirement annuity funds if they have lived in Canada for 15 years but maintain South African citizenship. The adviser says formally emigrating would allow access but funds would be taxed.
2) Another reader asks if they can rely on illustrated maturity values for their retirement annuity. The adviser says they are guidelines only and actual returns depend on underlying fund performance and fees.
3) A third reader was incorrectly listed as being in debt review on their credit report after receiving a clearance certificate. The article provides steps for disputing inaccurate credit bureau information.
August 2016 - New Proposed Regulations Restricting Valuation Discounts for Fa...Julia (Julie) Weaver, J.D.
The proposed regulations from the Treasury Department would greatly restrict the availability of valuation discounts for family-controlled entities. This could significantly increase some families' federal estate tax exposure by limiting discounts that allow more wealth to pass to heirs outside of estate taxes. The proposed regulations would disregard many restrictions that currently result in valuation discounts and contain broad family attribution rules. Key considerations for families include whether federal estate taxes are a current risk and whether planning strategies should be implemented in light of the potential changes to current estate planning laws if the regulations are finalized.
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SPECIAL BUDGET EDITION!!
There were high expectations surrounding Tuesday nights Federal Budget. But did
all the hype live up to expectations? This month, we’re going to look at how some
of the Budget’s policies will impact the property and small business sector.
For more information visit http://budget.gov.au/2017-18/content/glossies/heets.htm
Investors
From 1 July 2017 investors in residential real estate will
be limited in the deductions claimed for plant and
equipment depreciation.
Investors who purchase new plant and equipment
will still be able to claim depreciation deductions.
Subsequent owners of plant and equipment,
including those assets bought by previous owners
of a property, will NOT be able to claim deductions.’
The new laws don’t apply to properties exchanged/
purchased prior to 7.30pm AEST 9 May 2017.
From 1 July 2017, investors will not be allowed to make
deductions for travel expenses related to
inspecting, maintaining or collecting rent
for a residential rental property.
This will not affect deductions for
investor expenses incurred in
engaging third party property
managers.
Downsizers
Australians aged 65 and over have been given an
incentive to downsize.
Downsizers who sell their home from 1 July 2018 can
make a non-concessional contribution of up to
$300,000 each into their superannuation accounts.
The home must have been owned for 10+ years.
A couple can take advantage of the scheme, by
making a combined $600,000 non-deductible
contribution to their superannuation which will be
exempt from the age, work and $1.6million retirement
balance tests.
First Home Buyers
First home buyers will be given the
opportunity to put aside up to $15,000
per year, for a maximum of 2 years, into
their superannuation, from 1 July 2017.
The money saved under the scheme can be withdrawn
for a home deposit at a later date, from 1 July 2018.
Money put into superannuation accounts under the
scheme will be taxed at reduced rates:
15% when contribution is made
Marginal tax rate less 30%
when money is withdrawn.
While it may not have been quite
the scheme that first home buyers
were wanting or expecting, it is a
step in the right direction for many.
Foreign Buyers
No Vacancy — taking effect immediately, foreigners
who own residential real estate and keep the property
vacant for more than 6 months, in any given year, will
be charged a vacancy tax.
50% cap — not more than 50% of new developments
can be sold to foreign buyers.
Capital Gains Tax — the CGT withholding tax rate for
foreigners has increased from 10% to 12.5% and the
CGT withholding threshold has been reduced from
$2million to $750,000. Foreign residents will also be
denied access to CGT exemptions effective
immediately but does not apply to existing contracts.
Small Business
Measures introduced in the 2015-16
Budget which allowed businesses
with an aggregate annual turnover of
less than $10million to claim
deductions for eligible assets worth
less than $20,000 have been
extended for 1 more year.
It is hoped that this will improve
cash flow for small businesses and
provide a boost to small business
activity and investment.
BUDGET 2017!
Property and
Small Business
— In Focus —