By Jennifer Haddad, CPA Audit Partner The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 changed the rules for hardship withdrawals for employee benefit plans by allowing Plan Sponsors to rely on self-certification by an employee for a hardship withdrawal in lieu of requiring documentation. An employee must certify that they a) have an immediate and heavy financial need, b) the distribution is not greater than the financial need, c) the employee has no other means to meet the need, and c) the financial need is permitted by IRS regulations. This change has allowed Plan Sponsors to streamline the hardship distribution process,
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Three New Interns Start Internships at WFY
Wright Ford Young & Co. welcomed three new interns to our WFY team. Colette Kim, Joshua McBride, and Nguyen Pham joined our tax department in July. WFY is excited to have these three interns join our firm for their internships. Colette Kim Colette Kim is a returning Tax Intern in our tax department at WFY. She is currently attending CSU Fullerton and will be graduating with her Bachelor’s degree in the Fall. Colette is receiving her degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. Once she graduates from CSU Fullerton, she has accepted a position at WFY as a
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Take Advantage of The Augusta Rule: A Tax-Free Business Rental Income Opportunity
The IRS Section 280A, often referred to as the “Augusta Rule,” presents a unique tax-saving opportunity for homeowners who run businesses. Named after the city of Augusta, Georgia, where homeowners rent out their properties during the Masters Golf Tournament, this provision allows homeowners to rent out their homes to their businesses for short periods without having to report the rental income. Here’s a closer look at this tax loophole and how it can benefit you. What is IRS Section 280A? IRS Section 280A deals with the tax treatment of home office expenses and rental use of a taxpayer’s residence. The
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Two New Hires Join WFY
This month, Wright Ford Young & Co. welcomed two new hires to WFY: Annie Luu and Cayla Loren. Annie Luu joined our estate & trust department, and Cayla Loren joined our administrative department. We are pleased to welcome these new hires to our team. Annie Luu In mid-July, Annie Luu was welcomed to our estate & trust department as the newest Estate & Trust Tax Staff. She graduated from CSU Fullerton with her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Annie’s experience in the accounting industry includes her two years of experience prior to joining WFY. Outside of the office, Annie loves to
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Supreme Court Decision Impacts Many Business Owners Entity Redemption Buy-Sell Agreement
Cheryl Shelton Estate & Trust Director Do you have a buy-sell agreement with your business partner(s) and the company owns life insurance on each of you so the remaining partner(s) will have the cash to purchase your share from your estate? If so, you will want to know about a recent Supreme Court decision that sides with the IRS stating that the life insurance payout could increase your estate. Here’s what happened: Connelly v. United States No. 23-146 (June 6, 2024) Two brothers who ran a family business entered into a buy-sell arrangement that gave the surviving brother the
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WFY’s Tax Department Grows With Three New Hires
This month, Wright Ford Young & Co. had the pleasure of welcoming three new hires to our tax department. Austin Nguyen joined as a Tax Senior, Leo Nguyen joined as a Tax Staff, and Devin Huffman returned as a Tax Intern. Welcome to the WFY team! Austin Nguyen In June, Austin Nguyen joined our tax department as a Tax Senior. Austin graduated from CSU Fullerton with his Bachelor’s degree in Finance & Accounting. Prior to joining WFY, he has been working as a tax professional for four years. Outside of work, Austin enjoys running with his two dogs at the
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Three New Hires Join Our Audit Department in May
In May, Wright Ford Young & Co. welcomed three new hires to our audit department. Byron Ortiz and Grace Lombardo joined as Audit Staff, and Robert Wright joined as an Audit Intern. We are excited to welcome these new additions to our team. Byron Ortiz Last month, Byron Ortiz joined our audit department as one of our newest Audit Staff. Byron has previously interned with WFY in 2023, and returned to WFY to accept a full-time position. He graduated from Cal State Fullerton this Spring and received a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. In Byron’s spare
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Current Tax Scams to be Aware of in 2024
Tax scams are increasingly sophisticated in 2024, with scammers continually evolving their tactics to deceive taxpayers and tax professionals. Here are some of the most prevalent tax scams this year to be cautious of: Phishing and Smishing: Fraudsters send emails or text messages that appear to be from the IRS, asking recipients to click on a link or provide personal information to claim a refund or resolve an issue. These messages often contain malicious links that can steal personal data or install malware on devices (IRS.gov) (CPA Practice Advisor). AI-Driven Scams: With the rise of AI tools, scammers are creating
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