How Long Should You Keep Tax Returns and Business Records?

The general rule for both personal and business purposes is to keep tax returns for 3 years. However as you likely guessed, the period you should keep tax returns depends on your unique situation — especially if your return isn’t straightforward. Learn how long you should keep your return based on several scenarios.

Your Guide to Setting up a Qualified Retirement Plan

In this article, our Raleigh CPA Firm is answering, “What is a qualified retirement plan,” and addressing FAQs regarding retirement plans. Before setting up a retirement plan for your business, start here. You’ll get tax-compliant guidance that will serve your business wonders.

Required Minimum Distribution (RMD): Updates & Changes

Are you in your 70s and not sure how to begin the process of withdrawing from your Required Minimum Distribution accounts? Are you past the age of 72 and worried that you’ve already missed your first RMD withdrawal date? There is no need to panic! The CPAs at Steward Ingram & Cooper PLLC can help. 

Buying and Selling Stocks — Are Stocks Taxable?

If you are currently active in the stock market whether by your own endeavors or via a retirement plan such as a 401(k), our CPAs are fleshing out when stocks are recorded as taxable income so you can report them as such on your tax return.