Can Your Kids Get Tax-Free Education Benefits if You Hire Them?
If your children work in your business, consider giving them tax-free education fringe benefits. Doing this right creates tax deductions for the business, and tax-free fringe education benefits for the child. You can accomplish this without a Section 127 plan when your child needs the education to do the job for your business or comply […]
Overview of 2023 Business Meals and Entertainment
We want to provide you with the latest updates on the business meal deduction for 2023 and beyond. As you may already know, there have been some significant changes to business meal deductions for 2023 and beyond. The deduction for business meals has been reduced to 50 percent, a significant change from the previous 100 […]
Grouping 101: Tax Strategy for Owners of Multiple Businesses
When you own more than one business, you need to consider the grouping rules that apply for passive-loss purposes. Should one of your businesses lose money, you may not deduct the losses from that business during the current tax year unless you materially participate in the business or, if grouped, materially participate in the group; […]
2022 Last-Minute Year-End Tax Strategies for Marriage, Kids, and Family
Dear Client: Are you thinking of getting married or divorced? If yes, consider December 31, 2022, in your tax planning. Here’s another planning question: Do you give money to family or friends (other than your children, who are subject to the kiddie tax)? If so, you need to consider the zero-taxes planning strategy. And […]
What To Look For In An Accountant
The truth is, it may take a few tries before you find a good accountant that is the right fit for you. Too many business owners and individuals spend years putting up with an accountant who may get the job done, but really doesn’t take the time to understand their unique situation, offer proper business […]
5 Signs It’s Time To Get A New Accountant
Relationships can be tricky, but the one you have with your accountant shouldn’t be. If you often find yourself feeling confused or frustrated with your current accountant, then it may be a sign to start looking for a new accountant. Here are five things to pay attention to that can help determine whether it may […]
Finalizing Your Small Business’ Tax Returns Before The Deadline
The deadline to file taxes is quickly approaching, meaning time is running out to make sure your small business’ tax returns are accurate and ready to submit. Here are the top three things to check over when finalizing your business returns. 1. General business information It seems simple, but always double-check that your business information, […]
Common Tax Mistakes to Avoid for Small Businesses
For a small business owner, trying to file taxes may seem like a burden. The process of compiling paperwork and understanding tax rules is stressful enough, and with merely only 25 percent of small business owners feeling confident that they file their taxes correctly, it’s no doubt there are worries about messing up your business’ […]
Why You Need a Proactive Accountant for Taxes
As your financial life becomes more complicated, the more you will benefit from a proactive accountant who can not only ensure your taxes are filed properly, but also help legally keep more of the money you earn over time. A good proactive accountant for taxes will take the time to understand the unique factors in […]
How To Navigate Taxes With Large Expenses
Filing taxes may become routine over the years, but the filing process can appear more complex when you have large expenses to take into consideration, such as the purchase of a new home or motor vehicles. While it’s best to be prepared with both the finances and knowledge when making big purchases and the impact […]