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In 2025, the Social Security Wage Base is Going Up

RogerRossmeisl

As we approach 2025, changes are coming to the Social Security wage base. The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $176,100 for 2025 (up from $168,600 for 2024).

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Inflation Enhances the 2025 Amounts for Health Savings Accounts

RogerRossmeisl

The IRS recently released guidance providing the 2025 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). The post Inflation Enhances the 2025 Amounts for Health Savings Accounts appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA. Within specified dollar limits, an above-the-line.

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The Amount You and Your Employees Can Save for Retirement is Going Up Slightly in 2025

RogerRossmeisl

In Notice 2024-80, the IRS recently announced cost-of-living adjustments that apply to the dollar limitations for retirement plans, as well as other qualified plans, for 2025. 401(k) plans The 2025 contribution limit for employees who participate in 401(k) plans will increase to $23,500 (up from $23,000 in 2024).

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Tax Considerations When Launching a Sole Proprietorship

RogerRossmeisl

Here are some tax rules and considerations involved in operating with that entity. The pass-through deduction To the extent your business generates qualified business income (QBI), you’re eligible to claim the pass-through or QBI deduction, subject to limitations. Your business expenses are.

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Self-Employment Tax: A Refresher on How it Works

RogerRossmeisl

If you own a growing, unincorporated small business, you may be concerned about high self-employment (SE) tax bills. The SE tax is how Social Security and Medicare taxes are collected from self-employed individuals like you. SE tax basics The maximum 15.3% rate for the Social Security tax component plus the 2.9%

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit Extended Through 2025

RogerRossmeisl

Are you a business owner thinking about hiring? Employers can qualify for a tax credit known as the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) that’s worth as much as $2,400 for each eligible employee ($4,800, $5,600 and $9,600 for certain veterans and $9,000 for “long-term family assistance recipients”).

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3 Tax Breaks for Small Businesses

RogerRossmeisl

Sometimes, bigger isn’t better: Your small- or medium-sized business may be eligible for some tax breaks that aren’t available to larger businesses. QBI deduction For 2018 through 2025, the qualified business income (QBI) deduction is available to eligible individuals, trusts and estates. Here are some examples.

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