The costs of running a small business can add up quickly. One of the upsides of being a small business owner is the ability to deduct several business expenses from your federal taxes. This can relieve part of the financial burden of owning a small business. Now that...
Now that tax season has begun, it is more important than ever to understand the relevant points of the recently-passed tax overhaul. Last week, our blog examined five significant piece of information from the new tax reform. This week, we will conclude our examination...
It’s never too early to think about taxes. Sure, there are plenty of things that are much more pleasant to think about, like root canals or traffic jams. But getting a jump on your 2017 taxes is a great idea–the sooner you finish them, the sooner you can relax. Going...
It’s only a few months until tax season. With the recent overhaul of the United States tax law passed by the Trump administration, taxes may seem a bit more confusing this year. Although the overhaul’s most significant changes won’t affect your 2017 returns, there are...
When many people imagine a tax audit, they picture shadowy IRS agents combing through tax returns to seize upon every tiny flaw. This misconception couldn’t be further from the truth. No one looks forward to a tax audit, but the process is not necessarily as painful...
Death and taxes are two things that no one likes to think about. According to the old saying, however, they are the only two things that are certain in life. Taxes have been on many people’s minds recently due to the massive tax overhaul passed by the Trump...
Last week, the Trump administration passed the first major tax overhaul since the 1980s. No doubt, the tax reform law will have major implications for millions of Americans. One of the most significant aspects of the new law is how it will affect property tax...
Let’s say that you are a business owner and you are ready to expand into a brick-and-mortar location. There are several questions that you will have to consider. One of the most important is whether you would prefer to rent your commercial space or buy it. Renting...
Do you have a family-owned business? Have you given some thought to what will happen to your business once you retire? Do you have a succession plan in place should you no longer be able to handle the day-to-day affairs of your company due to incapacity or premature...
A revocable living trust can be a useful tool in estate planning. Many people make the mistake of assuming that these trusts are only for the very wealthy, but that couldn’t be more false. People who choose to make revocable living trusts usually do so in order to...