How to save taxes? Let’s count the ways.
Are there exceptions to the 10% early withdraw Penalty?
Actually there are quite a few. Here’s a partial list.
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Why you should start a 529 Plan for your 2 year-old child
Start the 15-year clock! Open a 529 plan for each child today. It doesn’t take thousands of dollars or in some cases even hundreds of dollars-maybe as little as $100 to open this savings account. By opening it now the parent can start the 15-year savings clock so that all earnings in the account are…
Read MoreMore Security from the Secure Act 2.0
At What Age Does the Government Require the RMD? The chart below gives you the age when you have to start taking RMDs: Your Birth Year Your Mandatory RMD Age 1950 or earlier 72 (70.5 for those who turned 70.5 before 2020) 1951-1959 73 1960 or later 75 When Do I Have to Take My…
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Inflation adjustments to tax items
With inflation at a 40-year high, inflation-adjusted tax amounts have kicked into place. Here are the increased amounts for 2022 and 2023.
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IRS grants penalty relief!
This is a rare gift from the imperial IRS. Check the article below for details.
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MMDA- Making meals deductible again
Have you missed partying and having business meals with your prospects, customers, and employees? Well, get ready to start again. Soon, COVID-19 will be behind us, we can get back to normal. To help you get ready, check the table below for what you can do in 2021 and 2022 as the law stands now:…
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IRS changes gears with new mileage rate July 1, 2022
It’s easy to forget about the business use of your personal car. Here’s how to calculate this deduction for all your business miles.
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Tax-Deductible Retirement Plans for 2022
For the small business owner: Options when you are self-employed with no employees (Chart 1 below) Options when you are the only employee of your corporation (Chart 2 below)
Read MoreHow to save taxes? Let’s count the ways.
What if IRS did more than tax collections?
What if IRS did more than tax collections?
Hiring your children – Part II
Hiring family members may save your company some payroll taxes!
Keeping it all in the family – Part 1
Hiring your children can save taxes for your business and your family
Commuting vs Business mileage
We get a lot of questions about what constitutes business mileage (deductible) and what is defined as a commuting expense (non-deductible) – here’s some answers.
Paying for employee education
Reimbursing employees for education expenses can both strengthen the capabilities of your staff and help you retain them.
Do you have a Nexus
Operating in another state means possibly being subject to taxation in that state.
Bartering – cash free, but is it tax free?
Bartering might seem like something that happened only in ancient times, but the practice is still common today
Is Capitalism Moral?
Dr Walter Williams answers this question
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