Posts Tagged ‘Taxes’
Tax Reform Creates Desire for the C Corporation
When you first see a 21 percent tax rate for the C Corporation, you have to think this could be the choice of entity for your business operation. Further, when you find yourself in the out-of-favor group for the 20 percent deduction authorized by new tax code Section 199A, you naturally gravitate to thinking about the C Corporation,…
Read More6 Different Ways to Resolve Outstanding Tax Debts
Getting a notice from the IRS that you owe back taxes can be intimidating. Usually, though, the IRS is willing to work with taxpayers who want to resolve tax debt. The Fresh Start Program makes payment options available to people who didn’t qualify previously. The program offers repayment choices including installment plans, Offers in Compromise,…
Read MoreSelf-Employed? 5 Easy Ways to Lower Your Tax Bill
If you’re like most small business owners, you’re always looking for ways to lower your taxable income. Here are five ways to do just that. 1. Deducting the Cost of a Home Computer If you purchased a computer and use it for work-related purposes, you can take advantage of the Section 179 expense election, which…
Read MoreA Review of Significant TCJA Provisions Affecting Small Businesses
Now that small businesses and their owners have filed their 2017 income tax returns (or filed for an extension), it’s a good time to review some of the provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that may significantly impact their taxes for 2018 and beyond. Generally, the changes apply to tax years beginning after December…
Read MoreWhat’s In It for Me? A Summary of Social Impact Tax Reliefs
Interested in injecting an ethical component to your investing? Well, we have good news – with the SITR, you can have your cake and eat it too. So-called ‘impact investing,’ in which investors aim not only to make a return but also to make the world a better place through their investments, is a relatively new…
Read MoreImportant Tax Dates and Deadlines to Remember
The filing season for 2017 federal income tax is upon us, with a number of deadlines fast approaching. In the meantime, first quarter 2018 estimated tax deadlines are also right around the corner, with the new federal tax law potentially having a profound impact on your 2018 taxes and beyond. To avoid paying penalties and…
Read MoreThe Top 10 Self-Employed Tax Questions and Answers
A lot of us fancy having our own business. The idea of being your own boss is quite a strong motivating factor. But there is no denying the fact that you have to take care of most of the factors in self-employment. Here are the top 10 tax related question for self-employed individuals along with…
Read MoreTax on Holiday Bonus
A large number of companies provide their employees with holiday bonus or end of the year bonus. In fact, a study states that about 80% of the companies do this. It always feels good when you are at the receiving end of such gifts and bonus, doesn’t it? But do not forget the tax liability…
Read MoreWhat to Do if You Missed the Tax Deadline
So you missed your federal tax filing deadline. Maybe you had a good reason, a personal or family emergency for example. Or maybe you just plain forgot. Whatever the reason for failing to meet the deadline, you now have to deal with the consequences. Here’s what to do next and why there may be hope…
Read MoreReal Estate Expenses During Pre-Acquisition
There are various real estate expenditures that are deductible to the corporation and others that are capitalized or allocated to inventory. In this FAQ, we will discuss the real estate expenses that are deductible during the pre-acquisition phase as an operating expense to the corporation in the fiscal year that expenditures were incurred. There are…
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