Understanding the New Tax Laws: What You Need to Know for the Upcoming Year

Each year sees changes to the tax code. Those changes usually affect nearly everyone. In 2023, tax changes in the Inflation Reduction Act came into effect, including an increase in per-barrel oil taxes and changes to the standard deduction and Alternative Minimum Tax Rate. Keeping up with the tax changes ensures you file your taxes […]

Year-Round Tax Planning: Making Smart Financial Decisions for Optimal Tax Outcomes

 

The saying “The only things certain in life are death and taxes” holds true, but individuals can exercise control over their financial destinies by adopting smart financial decisions for optimal tax outcomes. Year-round tax planning offers a proactive approach, allowing individuals to make informed choices that can lead to significant savings during tax season. Seeking […]

Gift Tax Basics

If you intend to transfer your assets, which include money or property, to someone who is not your spouse or dependent as a gift, know that you will be required to pay a gift tax. Let’s dive into the fundamentals of gift taxation to help you understand how to navigate the laws surrounding it.
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Business Taxation: Tips for Business Owners

The best way to navigate business taxation, especially if you are getting ready to start a new business, is to retain a Florida business tax attorney. When determining which type of entity you want to use, you must look at the tax ramifications of each type. For example, a small business might benefit more from […]

How To Maximize Your Tax Refund

You want to pay as little income tax as possible – or receive the most money back if you are due to receive a refund. Filing taxes on your own takes a lot of research every year to ensure that you don’t pay more than you should. Tax deductions and credits change frequently, and if […]

Major Life Changes And Your Taxes

When you make life changes, such as getting married or divorced, it affects how you do your taxes. Other life changes that affect your taxes include having a family member die, having a new baby, buying a house, and changing jobs. The changes could affect how much you get back or how much you pay […]

Tax Tips For January

You might think your taxes are set in stone on December 31, but that isn’t always the case. You can do some things in January that will help reduce your tax obligation. And, you can get ready for tax season so you won’t be doing everything at the last minute. The sooner you get your […]

Taxes For Independent Contractors

If you are an independent contractor, you file taxes as a self-employed person or company. You can operate as an S-corporation, sole proprietor, or a limited liability company. However, most independent contractors are sole proprietorships.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) dictates that you must file taxes like anyone else. The way you file depends on how […]

Taxes and Retirement

After retiring, you still need to file taxes. However, it’s not as bad as when you were working. Florida does not have a state income tax, so you do not pay state taxes on your retirement. You do, however, pay taxes at the federal level. How long and how much depends on your additional income […]

Income Taxation Planning

Getting a letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is enough to make your heart jump. As you open it, you wonder what you did or didn’t do. You can prevent all that worry by having a tax attorney help you with income taxation planning every year.

The tax attorneys and business attorneys at France Law have the […]