DECEMBER 2024
Welcome to this month's edition of the Tax and Business Alert. Our goal is to provide you with current articles on various tax and business topics. The articles are intended to keep you up to date on trends and issues that may impact your business and personal financial affairs.  Please contact us if you have questions about any of the issues discussed.

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Valuations aren't just useful for business owners seeking to retire or to sell their companies. A good way to view a valuation is as a checkup that can assist you in planning for a better future for the business. This article looks at the many benefits of business valuations.


A cost segregation study is a strategic tax planning tool that allows a business property owner to accelerate depreciation deductions. That, in turn, will enable the owner to reduce taxable income and increase cash flow. Take a look at the powerful tax benefits of this tool.


As the end of the year approaches, many people's thoughts turn to charity. To avoid losing valuable charitable deductions, it's important to become familiar with substantiation requirements. This brief article details what kind of “proof” is needed, depending on the donation details.


Every year, many Americans become victims of natural disasters, such as hurricanes, fires, floods and more. Unexpected disasters may cause damage to homes and personal property. This article defines a personal casualty loss and briefly outlines the rules for making a personal casualty loss claim on a taxpayer's federal income tax return.





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