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.
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MoreInflation 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.
Read MoreIRS grants penalty relief!
This is a rare gift from the imperial IRS. Check the article below for details.
Read MoreMMDA- 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:…
Read MoreIRS 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.
Read MoreTax-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.
Identity theft – It may be a matter of when, not if.
What to do if you’re the victim of ID theft. Take these steps asap.
Trump-etting the new tax law
How a new President may change the tax laws.
Can you deduct your rental losses?
Can you deduct the loss on your rental property? Here’s the answer.
Replacing a business vehicle?
Are you being tax-smart to trade in your old business vehicle?
Selling your business?
Selling your business? Installment reporting may save both time and tax.
The Electoral College – should we eliminate it?
Doe the EC still serve a useful purpose? The answer is surprising!
Scary tax personel
Watch out for these tax monsters on Halloween!
New overtime rules – summarized in one page
The new overtime rules- a one page sumary.
Salaries for owners of S-Corporations
As a shareholder and an employee. your corporation pays you a salary. Is it reasonable in the eyes of the IRS?
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