Small Businesses: Cash In On Depreciation Tax Savers
Before Dec. 31, your business should buy any needed business assets and place them in service. That way, you can take advantage of the Section 179 deduction and bonus depreciation.
What Qualifies as a “Coronavirus-Related Distribution” from a Retirement Plan?
As you may have heard, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act allows “qualified” people to take certain “coronavirus-related distributions” from their retirement plans without paying tax. So how do you qualify? In other words, what’s a...Good Records are the Key to Tax Deductions and Trouble-free IRS Audits
A meticulous approach to keeping business records can protect your tax deductions and help make an audit much less painful.
Small Businesses: Stay Clear of a Severe Payroll Tax Penalty
Did you know you could be personally liable for a harsh penalty if payroll taxes withheld from your employees aren’t paid over to the federal government? Learn more about whom the IRS can go after at your business.
Choosing the Right Accounting Method
The availability of the cash method of accounting for tax purposes has been expanded by the TCJA. If your business is currently using the accrual method, it might be time for a change.
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.
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.
Tax Credits for Small Businesses
Providing employee benefits can help businesses attract and retain the best workers. But the cost can be out of reach for some small businesses. Two tax credits can help make benefits more affordable.
Can You Deduct Home Office Expenses?
You might be able to deduct home office expenses for 2017 but not 2018. The difference may depend on whether you’re an employee or self-employed.