You May be Able to Save More for Retirement in 2019

You May be Able to Save More for Retirement in 2019

January 2, 2019

Retirement plan contribution limits are indexed for inflation, and many have gone up for 2019, giving you opportunities to increase your retirement savings:

  • Elective deferrals to 401(k), 403(b), 457(b)(2) and 457(c)(1) plans: $19,000 (up from $18,500)
  • Contributions to defined contribution plans: $56,000 (up from $55,000)
  • Contributions to SIMPLEs: $13,000 (up from $12,500)
  • Contributions to IRAs: $6,000 (up from $5,500)

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Do Online Retailers Owe Sales Tax?

Do Online Retailers Owe Sales Tax?

December 20, 2018

In the past, online retailers were only required to collect state and city sales tax in states where they had a physical presence, such as a warehouse, employees, or an office. But earlier this year, the Supreme Court changed everything for e-commerce companies when they upheld a law permitting states to charge sales tax to out-of-state sellers, regardless of whether or not a business has a physical presence in that state.

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