Some of the greatest stories in America reach their dramatic finale in a courtroom. Who doesn’t admire Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch standing up to racism in Jim Crow-era Alabama in To Kill A Mockingbird? Who can forget Tom Cruise baiting Jack Nicholson into bellowing out that yes, he did order the Code Read more…
Who says year-end tax planning has to be difficult? If you know the tax law inside out (and we do!), there are easy steps you can and should take right now that will cut your tax bill big time. What money-saving strategies can you put to work in the final Read more…
Holiday season is in full swing, and millions of Americans are celebrating with their favorite libations. Breweries are rolling out their winter brews. Wine stores are stocking up on champagne. And somewhere in a gentrifying warehouse district near you, a hipster bartender in a flannel shirt and man bun is Read more…
The IRS has posted the final 2018 Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, numbered Schedules 1 through 6 and the 1040 Instructions. The 2018 Form 1040 uses a “building block” approach so taxpayers with straightforward tax situations only need to file Form 1040, while those who need to provide Read more…
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2019 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2019, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or Read more…
It’s time to examine your existing cars, SUVs, trucks, and vans for some profitable year-end business tax deductions. Your first step is to identify your gain or loss on sale. Once you have the gain or loss, know these basic rules: Gains attributable to depreciation produce ordinary income. Gains in Read more…
Your year-end tax planning doesn’t have to be hard. I have outlined below five strategies that will increase your tax deductions or reduce your taxable income so that Uncle Sam gets less of your 2018 cash. Prepaying your 2019 expenses right now reduces your taxes this year, without question. While Read more…
Here are five year-end tax-deduction strategies that apply if you are getting married or divorced, have children who did or could work in your business, and/or have situations where you give money to relatives and friends. Put Your Children on Your Payroll Did your children under age 18 help you Read more…
As a small-business owner, you probably incur work-related education expenses from time to time. You may even decide to pursue an advanced degree, such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA). You likely want your employees to be on a path of continuous improvement. There’s much to know about how Read more…
Two questions: Do you need a replacement business car, SUV, van, or pickup truck? Do you need tax deductions this year? Here are some ideas for you to consider: Buy a New or Used SUV, Crossover Vehicle, or Van with a GVWR Greater than 6,000 Pounds Let’s say that on Read more…