Document Retention Guidelines for Small Businesses

It’s easy to accumulate a mountain of paperwork (physical or digital) from years of filing tax returns. Here are some guidelines to help small businesses determine what they need to keep and what they can throw out.

Important Deadlines for the Remainder of 2018

April 17 isn’t the only important tax-related deadline for individuals this year. To avoid interest and penalties, or simply to make the most of tax-saving opportunities, be sure you’re aware of these key dates for the rest of 2018.

Key Deadlines for 2018 2nd Quarter

Does the April 17 filing deadline apply to your company? What additional tax deadlines are there for businesses during the second quarter of 2018?

Home-Related Tax Breaks in 2018 vs 2017

Are you a homeowner? Then home-related tax breaks may provide significant savings on your 2017 return. But the tax-saving outlook isn’t as rosy for 2018.

Casualty Losses in 2018

A disaster, fire or theft last year may mean a 2017 income tax deduction, and claiming it may be easier for certain natural disaster victims. But availability of this break narrows for 2018. Here’s what you need to know.

Charitable Deductions

December’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act preserves the charitable deduction. But you still might find that you don’t enjoy the same tax benefits from charitable giving in 2018 as you do on your 2017 return.

Small Business Tax Savings for 2017

Sec. 179 expensing allows eligible taxpayers to deduct the entire cost of qualifying business property in Year 1, subject to various limitations. Here’s what you need to know.