The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden on August 16, contains many provisions related to climate, energy and taxes....
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Home sweet home: Do you qualify for office deductions?
If you’re a business owner working from home or an entrepreneur with a home-based side gig, you may qualify for valuable home office deductions. But...
Self-employed? Build a nest egg with a solo 401(k) plan
Do you own a successful small business with no employees and want to set up a retirement plan? Or do you want to upgrade from a SIMPLE IRA or...
An “innocent spouse” may be able to escape tax liability
When a married couple files a joint tax return, each spouse is “jointly and severally” liable for the full amount of tax on the couple’s combined...
Why an LLC might be the best choice of entity for your business
The business entity you choose can affect your taxes, your personal liability and other issues. A limited liability company (LLC) is somewhat of a...
Estimated tax payments: Who owes them and when is the next one due?
If you don’t have enough federal tax withheld from your paychecks and other payments, you may have to make estimated tax payments. This is the case...
Is your business required to report employee health coverage?
As you’re aware, certain employers are required to report information related to their employees’ health coverage. Does your business have to...
How to avoid the early withdrawal tax penalty on IRA distributions
When you take withdrawals from your traditional IRA, you probably know that they’re taxable. But there may be a penalty tax on early withdrawals...
How to treat business website costs for tax purposes
These days, most businesses have websites. But surprisingly, the IRS hasn’t issued formal guidance on when website costs can be deducted....
Is your withholding adequate? Here’s how to check
When you filed your federal tax return this year, were you surprised to find you owed money? You might want to change your withholding so that this...
Three tax breaks for small businesses
Sometimes, bigger isn’t better: Your small- or medium-sized business may be eligible for some tax breaks that aren’t available to larger businesses....
The kiddie tax: Does it affect your family?
Many people wonder how they can save taxes by transferring assets into their children’s names. This tax strategy is called income shifting. It seeks...
Interested in an EV? How to qualify for a powerful tax credit
Sales and registrations of electric vehicles (EVs) have increased dramatically in the U.S. in 2022, according to several sources. However, while...
The tax obligations if your business closes its doors
Sadly, many businesses have been forced to shut down recently due to the pandemic and the economy. If this is your situation, we can assist you,...
How do taxes factor into an M&A transaction?
Although merger and acquisition activity has been down in 2022, according to various reports, there are still companies being bought and sold. If...