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Things to Know About Business Meals

April 27, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

10 Things to Know about Business Meals

You gotta eat, right? But when it comes to meals, what’s business and what’s personal? If it’s personal, nothing is deductible, but if it’s a business … Read more about 10 Things to Know about Business Meals

New for Employee Benefits this Year

January 12, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

What’s New for Employee Benefits This Year?

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), signed into law on December 27, 2020, changed some important rules impacting various employee … Read more about What’s New for Employee Benefits This Year?

You're Going to Need More Cash for Taxes

September 8, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Why You’re Going to Need More Cash in 2021 for Taxes

This year has been a very difficult one for small business owners. Some tax rules have made it a little easier to defer some taxes to next year. But … Read more about Why You’re Going to Need More Cash in 2021 for Taxes

Home Office Setup

March 12, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Setting Up a Home Office

Working from home—full time or occasionally—has become the norm for many business owners. It’s been my norm for more than 35 years. And with the … Read more about Setting Up a Home Office

Don't Make Assumptions

January 28, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

5 Surprising Tax Rules Every Business Should Know

When you’re in business, you kind of assume that all of your expenses are fully deductible. But this assumption is wrong. The tax law imposes various … Read more about 5 Surprising Tax Rules Every Business Should Know

Are You Ready for Changes in 2020?

December 17, 2019 / By Barbara Weltman

Get Ready for Federal, State, and Local Changes in 2020

To paraphrase Bob Dylan, the rules are a-changin’ and businesses should prepare for new government rules and regulations. Here are some things to look … Read more about Get Ready for Federal, State, and Local Changes in 2020

Veteran Entrepreneurs

November 5, 2019 / By Barbara Weltman

Business and Tax Rules for Veteran Entrepreneurs

Here are some business and tax rules unique to veterans. Veterans Day, November 11, is a federal holiday that has come to be a day for honoring … Read more about Business and Tax Rules for Veteran Entrepreneurs

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February 21, 2019 / By Barbara Weltman

Unraveling Conflicting Tax Rules for Active versus Passive Business Owners

It is commonly accepted wisdom that tax rules are complicated. This belief is well supported by the conflicting tax rules that apply to business … Read more about Unraveling Conflicting Tax Rules for Active versus Passive Business Owners

Business Expenses

October 25, 2018 / By Barbara Weltman

When ‘NOT’ to Elect First-Year Expensing

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act dramatically increased the dollar limit on first-year expensing (the Section 179 deduction) for the purchase of equipment … Read more about When ‘NOT’ to Elect First-Year Expensing

New Rules for Writing Off Equipment, Vehicles, and More

January 4, 2018 / By Barbara Weltman

New Rules for Writing Off Equipment, Vehicles, and More

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 made a variety of favorable changes in the rules for deducting the cost of buying certain items and making certain … Read more about New Rules for Writing Off Equipment, Vehicles, and More

What the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Means to You

December 21, 2017 / By Barbara Weltman

What the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Means to You

On December 20, 2017, Congress passed the largest piece of tax legislation in many years. It makes dramatic changes for individuals and businesses. … Read more about What the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Means to You

Tax Deductions for Cybersecurity

October 19, 2017 / By Barbara Weltman

Tax Deductions for Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity describes measures you take to protect your computer and information from unauthorized access. Concerns about cybersecurity are … Read more about Tax Deductions for Cybersecurity

Reimbursing Employees for Business Travel

October 5, 2017 / By Barbara Weltman

Reimbursing Employees for Business Travel

If your employees go out of town on company business, likely the company is picking up the tab. From a tax perspective, there are certain ways to do … Read more about Reimbursing Employees for Business Travel

Tax Planning for Your Business in this Uncertain Period

August 22, 2017 / By Barbara Weltman

Tax Planning for Your Business in this Uncertain Period

Congress is aiming for a tax bill to be enacted before Thanksgiving. It’s unclear what will be in the bill and when the provisions will be effective. … Read more about Tax Planning for Your Business in this Uncertain Period

Quiz on Small Business Taxes

July 13, 2017 / By Barbara Weltman

Quiz on Tax Rules for Small Businesses

When it comes to tax rules, there are many misconceptions among small business owners. While their CPAs likely will get things right when they … Read more about Quiz on Tax Rules for Small Businesses

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