Weekly Tax Tips August 12th

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Embracing green business practices not only contributes to environmental sustainability but also offers significant financial benefits through various tax incentives. For businesses aiming to grow while cutting taxes, exploring tax credits and deductions for eco-friendly practices and sustainable investments is a strategic move.

The federal government, along with many state and local governments, offers tax incentives to encourage businesses to adopt sustainable practices. One prominent example is the Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction (Section 179D), which allows businesses to deduct the cost of energy-efficient improvements to their buildings. This can include upgrading lighting systems, HVAC systems, and building envelopes. The deduction can amount to as much as $1.80 per square foot, providing substantial savings.

Another valuable incentive is the Renewable Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC). This credit offers a 30% tax credit for investments in renewable energy systems such as solar, wind, and geothermal. Businesses investing in renewable energy not only reduce their tax liability but also lower their long-term energy costs, leading to significant savings.

State-specific incentives also play a crucial role. Many states offer additional tax credits and rebates for businesses that implement green technologies or engage in sustainable practices. For instance, California’s Solar Energy System Property Tax Exclusion exempts solar energy systems from property taxes, while New York’s Green Building Tax Credit provides incentives for constructing or renovating buildings to meet green building standards.

Businesses can benefit from deductions for sustainable transportation. The federal Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit allows businesses to deduct 30% of the cost of installing alternative fueling stations.

Green business practices offer a dual advantage: promoting environmental sustainability and providing financial benefits through tax incentives. By leveraging these credits and deductions, businesses can invest in eco-friendly technologies and practices, driving growth while reducing tax liabilities and operational costs.

Protect Yourself from the NEW Supreme Court 401(k) Liability

Do you own a business that has a 401(k) retirement plan for your employees?

Are you aware that last year the Supreme Court issued new guidance that made YOU as the business owner liable for your employees retirement mistakes?

Here is an extreme example:

Your employee puts 100% of their retirement money (401(k)), into the Russia technology fund 2 years ago. Russia invades Ukraine. The fund tanks. The employee sues YOU the business owner for "letting" them make a bad investment decision. Now, thanks to the new rules, YOU are liable for THEIR decision and have to come up with the money to bail the out, out of your own pocket!

There have been more than 90 class action lawsuits regarding this.

Recently ERISA and DOL recovered over $3.1 billion in fines, penalties, and lawsuit settlements!

75% of all business 401(k) plans have this issue, are you one of them?

See the most common mistakes business owners make in this area, and how you can overcome them.

You can reduce your liability in this issue 95% and possibly save money at the save time!

Click the link and fill out the form to register now and learn how to protect yourself (and your company) from the new liability you don’t even know you have yet.

Register now and we will see you on the training.

There will be no sales pressure on that training, we promise, that isn’t the way we do business here.

Date: Thursday, August 29th

Time: 11AM-12PM Eastern Time

Place: Zoom

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Legacy Planning Virtual Lunch & Learn: Harness the power of Family Travel 

Stan Miller is a nationally recognized estate planning attorney, a #1 Amazon best-selling author, the co-host of the Your Life Your Legacy podcast, and one of the cofounders of Wealth Counsel, the largest estate planning software program used by estate attorneys.

On this educational lunch and learn, Stan will share:

The insights gained from physically experiencing different, even strange, places cannot be replaced by reading about them or through any kind of online medium.

When we connect with people who think differently, believe differently and eat differently than we do, we are changed. We grow.

We discover that people of all beliefs and colors are very much like us, and are almost always kind, generous, and open.

Sharing that experience with family members, especially younger members, can be life changing for them.

Your lunch instructions will be in your confirmation email and text, so make sure to enter your correct email and cell phone numbers.

Date: Thursday, August 29th, 2024

Time: 12-1PM Eastern

Place: Zoom

Register HERE

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