Good records are the key to tax deductions and trouble-free IRS audits
If you operate a small business, or you are starting a new one, you probably know you need to keep records of your income and expenses. In particular, you should [...]
Hit the Ground Running: 7 Steps for New Business Owners
Running a new business can be a daunting endeavor. As soon as you form a business, you will face many important decisions, ranging from mundane to critical. While much of [...]
Do you have tax questions related to COVID-19? Here are some answers
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected many Americans’ finances. Here are some answers to questions you may have right now. My employer closed the office and I am working from [...]
Should You File a Business Interruption Claim for COVID-19 Losses?
With much of the country currently on lock down due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, many nonessential businesses have been shuttered. As a result, millions of small business owners find themselves [...]
Answers to Questions You May Have About Economic Impact Payments
Millions of eligible Americans have already received their Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) via direct deposit or paper checks, according to the IRS. Others are still waiting. The payments are part [...]
CARES ACT Changes Retirement Plan and Charitable Contribution Rules
As we all try to keep ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities safe from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, you may be wondering about some of the recent tax changes [...]
COVID-19: IRS Announces More Relief and Details
In the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Americans are focusing on their health and financial well-being. To help with the impact facing many people, the government has provided a [...]
Testing the Waters Before Jumping In
When considering a merger or acquisition, the most opportune time to find out about possible culture clashes is obviously before the deal is complete. In fact, one often-cited reason for [...]
IRS Issues New Regs on Deducting Meal and Entertainment Expenses
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) permanently eliminated deductions for most business-related entertainment expenses paid or incurred after 2017. For example, you can no longer deduct 50% of the cost [...]
Individuals Get Coronavirus (COVID-19) Tax and Other Relief
Taxpayers now have more time to file their tax returns and pay any tax owed because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Treasury Department and IRS announced that the federal [...]
7 Valuable Tax Credits for Small Businesses
Many people are familiar with tax credits for individual taxpayers, such as the credits for higher education expenses or the child tax credit. But businesses and business owners also may be eligible for some valuable [...]
The 2019 Gift Tax Return Deadline is Coming Up
If you made large gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year, it’s important to determine whether you’re required to file a 2019 gift tax return. And in [...]
Home Is Where the Tax Breaks Might Be
If you own a home, the interest you pay on your home mortgage may provide a tax break. However, many people believe that any interest paid on their home mortgage [...]
Should You Extend Your 2019 Tax Return?
Roughly 15 million individual taxpayers filed for an automatic six-month extension for the 2018 tax year, according to the IRS, compared with about 10 million people in previous years. Why did [...]