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Secure 2.0 and More Tax and Retirement Changes of 2023

A new year means brand new changes to your retirement plans via legislation and annual updates from government agencies like the IRS and the Social Security Administration. A typical new year is usually filled with enough changes to keep the team at MRPR on our toes, but 2023 is seeing even more changes than usual, mostly stemming from higher-than-normal inflation
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Big Tax Savings Tips for Small Businesses, Startups, and Investors

Making decisions in where and how to invest your money is critical for prospective investors. Thankfully, the IRS has several rules designed to incentivize investment in small businesses. Knowing the rules can help you in your portfolio planning; what to buy and when to sell. We’ll discuss three major provisions here: Section 1202, Section 1045, and Section 1244.
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What Does a Lame Duck Congress Mean for Year-End Taxes?

As 2022 winds down, the same goes for our Senators and Representatives in Congress. And after a midterms election where Republicans took control of the House of Representatives and Democrats maintained control of the Senate, the 117th Congress begins what is known as a lame-duck session, before the new congressional session begins on January 3rd, 2023.

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‘Tis the Season to Give… And Get a Tax Break!

As we approach the holiday season, employers everywhere are giving gifts to their employees to mark the festivities and show their appreciation for a job well done. If those gifts are in compliance with the Internal Revenue Code, the employers can get a gift of their own – in the form of a valuable tax deduction! Read on to find
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Answering Your Student Loan Forgiveness Questions

  On August 24th, President Biden announced a plan to cancel thousands of dollars of student loan debt for millions of Americans. The plan included forgiving $10,000 in debt for those earning less than $125,000 per year and $20,000 for those that received Pell grants.
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What’s Changing with Section 174 Research Expense Deductions in 2022?

Section 174 of the Internal Revenue Code has undergone a recent and major change, which may have a lasting impact on how your company’s accounting department addresses research and experimental expenditures. Before we dive into the changes, let’s take a quick refresher on Section 174.