Donating a Vehicle Might Not Provide the Tax Deduction You Expect
All charitable donations aren’t created equal — some provide larger deductions than others. And it isn’t necessarily just how much or even what you donate that matters. How the charity uses your donation might also affect your deduction. Take vehicle…
Read moreBusiness Owners: When it Comes to IRS Audits, Be Prepared
If you recently filed your 2016 income tax return (rather than filing for an extension) you may now be wondering whether it’s likely that your business could be audited by the IRS based on your filing. Here’s what every business…
Read moreReal Estate Investor vs. Professional: Why it Matters
Income and losses from investment real estate or rental property are passive by definition — unless you’re a real estate professional. Why does this matter? Passive income may be subject to the 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT), and passive…
Read moreOperating Across State Lines Presents Tax Risks – or Possibly Rewards
It’s a smaller business world after all. With the ease and popularity of e-commerce, as well as the incredible efficiency of many supply chains, companies of all sorts are finding it easier than ever to widen their markets. Doing so…
Read moreTurning Next Year’s Tax Refund Into Cash In Your Pocket Now
Each year, millions of taxpayers claim an income tax refund. To be sure, receiving a payment from the IRS for a few thousand dollars can be a pleasant influx of cash. But it means you were essentially giving the government…
Read moreDo You Know the Tax Implications of Your C Corp.’s Buy-Sell Agreement?
Private companies with more than one owner should have a buy-sell agreement to spell out how ownership shares will change hands should an owner depart. For businesses structured as C corporations, the agreements also have significant tax implications that are…
Read moreIndividual Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for the Remainder of 2017
Individual tax calendar: Key deadlines for the remainder of 2017 While April 15 (April 18 this year) is the main tax deadline on most individual taxpayers’ minds, there are others through the rest of the year that are important to…
Read moreA Timely Postmark on Your Tax Return May Not Be Enough to Avoid Late-Filing Penalties
Because of a weekend and a Washington, D.C., holiday, the 2016 tax return filing deadline for individual taxpayers is Tuesday, April 18. The IRS considers a paper return that’s due April 18 to be timely filed if it’s postmarked by…
Read moreSaving Tax With Home-Related Deductions and Exclusions
Currently, home ownership comes with many tax-saving opportunities. Consider both deductions and exclusions when you’re filing your 2016 return and tax planning for 2017: Property tax deduction. Property tax is generally fully deductible — unless you’re subject to the alternative…
Read more2017 Q2 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the second quarter of 2017. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to…
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