You Can Expense Business IT Purchases
2021 Tax Laws, Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Tips, TaxesArticle Highlights:
Depreciation
Material & Supply Expensing
De Minimis Safe Harbor Expensing
Routine Maintenance
Bonus Depreciation
Section 179 Expensing
Thanks to some very liberal tax laws written to encourage investment…
Great News, Child Care Tax Credit Expanded for 2021
2021 Tax Laws, ARPA, Deductions, Tax Credits, Tax News, Tax Planning, Tax TipsArticle Highlights:
American Rescue Plan Expanded
One-Year-Only Change
Refundability
Child Care Expenses
Credit Percentage
Maximum Credit
Credit Phaseout
Employer-Provided Dependent Care Assistance
Great news if…
IRS Extends Individual Return Filing Date
2021 Due Dates, Tax News, Tax PlanningArticle Highlights:
IRS Announcement
Limited to Individual Tax Returns
Tax Due Payments
Further Extensions
2021 Estimated Tax Payments Not Extended
The IRS has announced they are extending the filing due date for 2020…
Tax Court Decision Holds Potential Impact for Travel Deductions
2021 Tax Laws, Deductions, Tax News, Tax Planning, Tax Tips, Taxes
There are many professions that require taxpayers to travel extensively and spend significant amounts of time in paid lodging. These expenses are traditionally claimed as travel deductions. However, a case recently heard by the Tax…
February 2021 Individual Due Dates
2021 Due Dates, 2021 Tax Laws, Tax Planning, TaxesFebruary 2021 Individual Due Dates
February 1 - Tax Appointment
If you don’t already have an appointment scheduled with this office, you should call to make an appointment that is convenient for you.
February 1 - File 2020 Individual…
Tax Law Changes Allow Year-End Charitable Planning Opportunities
CARES Act 2020, COVID-19, IRA Contributions, Jobs Act, SECURE Act, Stimulus Payments, Tax Planning
As the end of the tax year approaches, it is worth spending a few minutes reviewing some of the changes that have been made in the tax laws surrounding donations to charities. In some cases, this guide will serve as a refresher regarding…
Don’t Miss Out on Year-End Tax-Planning Opportunities
2020 Stimulus Package, 2020 Tax Laws, Tax Credits, Tax Planning, Tax TipsArticle Highlights:
Unemployment Benefits Taxability
To Skip or Not Skip the 2020 Required Minimum Distribution
Special Charitable Giving Opportunities
Divorced or Separated Planning Issues
Potential State Health Insurance…
Big Tax Breaks for Hiring Your Children in the Family Business
Tax Credits, Tax Planning, Tax TipsArticle Highlights:
Child Under the Age of 19 or a Student Under the Age of 24
Kiddie Tax
Tax on a Child’s Earned Income
Deduction for the Business
Employment Taxes
IRAs and Retirement Plans
With jobs at a premium during…
Employee Holiday Gifts May Be Taxable
2020 Tax Laws, Gift Tax, Holidays, Tax Planning, TaxesArticle Highlights:
De Minimis Fringe Benefits
Cash Gifts
Gift Certificates
Group Meals
FICA and Wage Withholding
It is common practice this time of year for employers to give their employees gifts. Where a gift is infrequently…
What Happens if I Missed the October 15th Tax Extension Deadline?
Tax Planning, Tax Tips, TaxesWe’ve all been there. Life is super busy. We have to take care of our families and friends, work obligations, and all our other everyday responsibilities. With all of the hustle and bustle, you realize that the October 15th tax extension…