Category Archives for BUSINESS DEDUCTIONS
What 2020 Tax Issues are Impacting the 2021 Tax Season?
The past year was unique in a number of ways that will impact the rapidly approaching filing season. Continued implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, plus the pandemic-response legislation such as
Read MoreAvoid Tax Problems when Providing New Benefits
Providing new perks or benefits without realizing that they're likely taxable can cause tax problems down the road, for employees and employers.With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing major changes around where
Read MoreSmall Businesses that Received PPP Aid May Face Tax Problems
A recent IRS ruling tying up a loose end in the 2020 economic-relief law could require many small businesses to pay taxes on government PPP aid meant to help through the pandemic.On Nov. 18, the agency
Read MoreTop 10 Year-End Tax Planning Tips
Between the political environment and the COVID-19 pandemic and its attendant stimulus packages, this year has seen more than its share of uncertainty around tax – which makes year-end tax planning all
Read MoreAvoiding Tax Debt with PPP Loans
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans are a popular option for businesses struggling due to COVID-19, but understanding the tax obligations associated with them can be confusing and challenging,
Read MorePlanning for Tax Changes for the 2020 Tax Year
We Americans will have a long menu of tax changes for the 2020 tax year...and it's never too early to start thinking about managing next year's return. And there's a lot of good news.Just a few months
Read MoreCoronavirus Tax Breaks Businesses can Take Advantage of Now
The IRS recently rolled out three new coronavirus tax breaks for businesses aimed at helping them through the coronavirus pandemic. As businesses and individuals across the country have been hit hard
Read MoreCelebrity Attorney Adds Tax Evasion to His Web of Crime
IRS Terror Tale: Celebrity Attorney Michael Avenatti Faces a LOT of Prison Time for Tax CrimesMichael Avenatti has been a high-profile attorney for decades but only recently stepped into the public eye
Read MoreStandard Tax Deduction: How Much It Is and When to Take It
The standard deduction reduces your taxable income. For 2018 taxes, the standard deduction is $12,000 for single filers and married filers filing separately, $24,000 for married filers filing jointly and
Read More10 Things You May Not Know Are Taxable
If you work for a living, you know that your wages are taxable, and you’re probably aware that some investment income is taxed, too. But the IRS doesn’t stop there.If you’ve picked up some extra
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