This is one of our most frequently asked questions from our business customers. Holiday time is the best time of the year to meet with your customers and spread the holiday cheer. Even better, if you can deduct those expenses as a tax deduction. As per the new 2018 Tax Cuts and Job Act (TCJA),Read more about Are office holiday parties tax deductible?[…]
As a self-employed business owner, you may occasionally be taking help from your children in your business. On many occasions, it may be part-time work. There are many tax benefits of employing your children in the business. Below is a quick summary : From a business perspective : The wages that are paid to yourRead more about Here’s why it is tax smart to hire your children in business…[…]
With the 2018 changes in the tax law, there are many tax saving opportunities for your business and family. We define tax planning under three key steps : Identifying key areas or Diagnostic test: This step is the process of identifying areas/ sources of income that may require you to pay the highest amount ofRead more about Benefits of tax planning[…]
Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRA) An IRA account is a tax-favored personal savings arrangement for your retirement. There are two popular types of IRAs, traditional and Roth IRA. An IRA can be set up with the bank or any financial institution. Traditional IRAs The contribution limits to IRAs for those under the age of 50 inRead more about IRAs-Individual Vs Roth IRA and how they can help you save taxes?[…]
Six Tax Tips for New Business Owners Starting a business is a big step in your career. In addition to developing, marketing and selling your product /service an important step is to understand the tax compliances which are critical for your business’s success. Below are few quick tips that you may find useful as aRead more about Six Tax Tips for New Business Owners[…]
The Tax Cuts and Jobs act has newer rules for deducting business meals and entertainment expenses. According to prior 2017 tax law, most meals and entertainment expenses were 50% deductible for tax purposes. We have received many questions about how meals and entertainment expenses will be taxed and impact on your businesses. In general, mostRead more about How meals and entertainment expenses will be taxed in 2018?[…]
How to claim a parent as a dependent on your tax returns? The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made major changes to the tax law for dependent exemptions. The following are few important key points for claiming dependents on your tax returns. 2018 Tax law changes Under the 2017 tax law, youRead more about How to claim a parent as a dependent on your tax returns?[…]
Where is my tax refund? You can get information about your refund within 72 hours after an acknowledgment has been sent by the IRS to you. Most refunds are processed within 21 days. Filing online & electronically is the fastest way to receive status on your tax refunds. You will require the following informationRead more about Where is my tax refund?[…]
Happy and excited to receive a big tax refund check, think again… That’s because receiving a big tax refund is actually a bad thing… A big tax refund indicates you are paying too much in taxes…. The # 1 mistake which most taxpayers make is overpaying taxes. A big tax refund signals unplannedRead more about Happy to receive a big tax refund, think again…[…]
Who can you claim as a dependent on your tax return? This is the most important question on every taxpayer’s mind at the time of tax filing. So, below are few basic rules for adding dependents on your tax returns : There are 2 types of dependents who may be claimed on your taxRead more about Who can you claim as a dependent on your tax return?[…]
