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Will Leasing Equipment or Buying It Be More Tax Efficient for Your Business?
Recent changes to federal tax law and accounting rules could affect whether you decide to lease or buy equipment or other fixed assets. Although...
To help you understand the implications of the recent Corporate Transparency Act
We have prepared a selection of frequently asked questions.
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When Are LLC Members Subject to Self-Employment Tax?
Limited liability company (LLC) members commonly claim that their distributive shares of LLC income — after deducting compensation for services in...
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Could Your Business Benefit from the Tax Credit for Family and Medical Leave?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created a new federal tax credit for employers that provide qualified paid family and medical leave to their employees....
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There’s Still Time for Small Business Owners to Set up a Sep Retirement Plan for Last Year
If you own a business and don’t have a tax-advantaged retirement plan, it’s not too late to establish one and reduce your 2018 tax bill. A Simplified...
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A Refresher on Major Tax Law Changes for Small-Business Owners
The dawning of 2019 means the 2018 income tax filing season will soon be upon us. After year end, it’s generally too late to take action to reduce...
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Business Real Estate Depreciation: Before You File 2018 Return
Commercial buildings and improvements generally are depreciated over 39 years, which essentially means you can deduct a portion of the cost every...
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Should You Switch Your Business to C Corp Status?
Thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the federal income tax rate on C corporations is now a flat 21%, for tax years beginning in 2018 and...
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Own a Business? An Exit Strategy Should Be Part of Your Tax Planning
Tax planning is a juggling act for business owners. You have to keep your eye on your company’s income and expenses and applicable tax breaks...
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Which Tax-Related Limits Affecting Your Business Are Increasing in 2019?
A variety of tax-related limits affecting businesses are annually indexed for inflation, and many have gone up for 2019. Here’s a look at some of the...
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Is There Still Time to Pay 2018 Bonuses and Deduct on 2018 Return?
There aren’t too many things businesses can do after a year ends to reduce tax liability for that year. However, you might be able to pay employee...
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6 Last-Minute Tax Moves for Your Business
Tax planning is a year-round activity, but there are still some year-end strategies you can use to lower your 2018 tax bill. Here are six last-minute...
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When Holiday Gifts & Parties Are Deductible or Taxable
The holiday season is a great time for businesses to show their appreciation for employees and customers by giving them gifts or hosting holiday...
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It’s Not Too Late: You Can Still Set up a Retirement Plan for 2018
If most of your money is tied up in your business, retirement can be a challenge. So if you haven’t already set up a tax-advantaged retirement plan,...