According to the SBA, about 50% of all businesses in the U.S. are home-based. More specifically, 60.1% of all businesses without paid employees are … Read more about Do’s and Don’ts for the Home Office Deduction
What the Supreme Court’s Decision on Taxing Internet-based Sales Means to You
On June 21, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, changed a position it had held for decades. Back in the early 90’s, the Court, in a case … Read more about What the Supreme Court’s Decision on Taxing Internet-based Sales Means to You
Helping Employees Pay Business Expenses
If your employees pay for some business expenses, they’re going to be in for a big surprise when they file their 2018 returns in 2019. They won’t be … Read more about Helping Employees Pay Business Expenses
Partnerships and LLCs from a Tax Perspective
A partnership is not a taxpaying entity (unless there is an adjustment from an audit under the Bipartisan Budget Act audit rules), but it files an … Read more about Partnerships and LLCs from a Tax Perspective
Take Credit for Giving Paid Medical Leave
Federal law doesn’t make you pay employees who take family and medical leave. This is so even if you are required by the federal Family and Medical … Read more about Take Credit for Giving Paid Medical Leave
5 Things to Do for Your Business (and Yourself) with a Tax Refund
Most owners of small businesses have pass-through entities (e.g., sole proprietorships, S corporations, partnerships, LLCs) and report their share of … Read more about 5 Things to Do for Your Business (and Yourself) with a Tax Refund
Are You Confused by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act?
If so, you’re not alone. According to a survey by Reliant Funding, 53% of small businesses are confused by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and plan to … Read more about Are You Confused by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act?
How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Is Changing How We Do Business
Following enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, there’s been much public discussion about tax rate changes, the 20%qualified business deduction for … Read more about How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Is Changing How We Do Business
Upgrade Your Equipment Now
Spring is a great time to clean house when it comes to your office equipment. Ditch old items in favor of new ones that will perform more efficiently … Read more about Upgrade Your Equipment Now
New Tough Tax Rules for Business Losses
Okay, you’re not in business to lose money but it can happen from time to time. The tax law has new rules in store for you when it comes to writing … Read more about New Tough Tax Rules for Business Losses
5 Tax Preparation Tips
Yes, it’s that time again when you must file a tax return for your business and yourself. Whether you do this on your own or rely on a tax … Read more about 5 Tax Preparation Tips
What Should You Pay Yourself?
As a small business owner, you run a business to create something, but you also need to support yourself. So deciding what to pay yourself is a … Read more about What Should You Pay Yourself?
Current Wall Street Employment Practices that Main Street Should Note
Unemployment is at record lows, the job participation rate is the best it’s been in years, and companies large and small are competing for workers to … Read more about Current Wall Street Employment Practices that Main Street Should Note
Supplement to J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2018
The tax law is not static. Since the publication of this book, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) as well as other legislation have been … Read more about Supplement to J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2018
Tax Preparation Challenges for Small Businesses
According to survey results from Staples, more than half of small business owners view tax preparation as complicated and, surprisingly, nearly 50% … Read more about Tax Preparation Challenges for Small Businesses
