How you account for meals can affect your business tax return. One reason why: While you can generally deduct only half the cost of meals related to your business activities, the tax code includes specific exceptions that allow a deduction of 100% of what you spend...
Succession planning is very important for any business owner. Before you sit down with your tax and legal advisors to draw up a succession plan, you should think through three key issues: who do you want to succeed you, when do you want the transition to take place,...
On August 2, President Obama signed the Budget Control Act of 2011. The act plans to: Eliminate waste, fraud and abuse with health insurance and social security Provide an emergency spending reform Provide a balanced budget amendment for Congress to vote on Cut $1...
Staying out of debt is simple, but it's not easy. It means foregoing impulsive purchases in exchange for long-term financial freedom. Staying out of debt requires that you deny cravings, at least temporarily, for the "must-have" stuff that beckons from every mall,...
Are you looking for ways to save $1,000 off your income tax bill? If married, would your spouse be interested in the tax savings of up to $2,000 on a joint return? In order to achieve this kind of tax savings you must contribute to a retirement plan and you might...
If you provide care for stray or feral animals in your home for an IRS-approved charity, you may be able to take a tax deduction for your out-of-pocket expenses. A recent U.S. Tax Court judge ruled that a taxpayer who fostered feral and stray cats in her home could...
Are you looking for ways to save $1,000 off your income tax bill? If married, would your spouse be interested in the tax savings of up to $2,000 on a joint return? In order to achieve this kind of tax savings you must contribute to a retirement plan and you might...
As a business owner you are often faced with the decision whether to buy or lease new business equipment. Many business owners first thought is to buy the equipment, but possibly leasing is preferable. * Conserving cash can be important. Purchases normally require a...
New law repeals the expanded Form 1099 reporting rules On April 14, 2011, President Obama signed legislation - the "Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Replacement of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011" - repealing expanded reporting rules for businesses...
There's a new tax break this year, and you'll want to update your budget to accommodate it. The compromise tax legislation passed in December included a payroll tax cut for 2011. * How it works when you're an employee: Your employer will deduct less social security...
Our firm has been preaching doom and gloom all year regarding higher tax brackets, alternative minimum tax affecting 20 million people, and tax credits being cut back. We can breathe a sigh of relief as President Obama decided to grant us an early Christmas gift...
The best time for tax planning is now, right before the end of the year. The reason why is there is still time to make changes that will impact how much taxes you pay. Several things with regards to the tax laws have changed this year, so it's...
In a down economy making good decisions is critical. These informed decisions should come from accurate financial numbers. Numbers determine which levers to pull to increase your profits. Businesses need to review and analyze their numbers periodically. Many business...
When it comes to income taxes it is crucial to find someone who you can trust and will do a good job. How should you start by going about finding a tax professional? It’s easier to ask for referrals first before leafing through the yellow pages. I would suggest by...
Who needs a buy-sell agreement? A buy-sell agreement is needed for every co-owned business. Every day that value is added to the business increases the financial risk when this agreement isn’t in place. Business owners often ask CPAs about how useful buy-sell...
Business Entity Selection When starting a business you must decide what type of business entity you are going to establish. It is important to consider the legal and tax implications for the different types of entities before you make this decision. Listed below...
