Skip to the main content.
972.421.1099 Get Started
972.421.1099 Get Started

L&H Insights

Tax Strategies, Advice, and Insights

Sign Up for L&H Insights below

To help you understand the implications of the recent Corporate Transparency Act

We have prepared a selection of frequently asked questions.

Read More

Screenshot 2024-01-11 at 9-19-18 AM

Business Owners (4)

business mileage rate will be going up slightly in 2024

2 min read

The standard business mileage rate will be going up slightly in 2024

The optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible cost of operating an automobile for business will be going up by 1.5 cents per...

Read More
Gift and parties gratitude and tax breaks

2 min read

Giving gifts and throwing parties can help show gratitude and provide tax breaks

The holiday season is here. During this festive season, your business may want to show its gratitude to employees and customers by giving them gifts...

Read More
Older workers value

2 min read

Is your business underestimating the value of older workers?

The job market remains relatively tight for businesses looking to fill open positions or simply add top talent when the fit is right. That means it’s...

Read More
Company car and taxes

2 min read

A company car is a valuable perk but don’t forget about taxes

One of the most appreciated fringe benefits for owners and employees of small businesses is the use of a company car. This perk results in tax...

Read More
Business Entity

2 min read

Choosing a business entity: Which way to go?

If you’re planning to start a business or thinking about changing your business entity, you need to determine what will work best for you. Should you...

Read More
business travel rates

2 min read

New per diem business travel rates kicked in on October 1

Are employees at your business traveling and frustrated about documenting expenses? Or perhaps you’re annoyed at the time and energy that goes into...

Read More
Business automobiles

2 min read

Business automobiles: How the tax depreciation rules work

Do you use an automobile in your trade or business? If so, you may question how depreciation tax deductions are determined. The rules are...

Read More
4 best practices for effective strategic planning meetings

2 min read

4 best practices for effective strategic planning meetings

It’s not uncommon for employees to grumble about having to attend too many meetings. Sometimes they have a point; an excessive number of meetings can...

Read More
depreciating business assets

2 min read

Update on depreciating business assets

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act liberalized the rules for depreciating business assets. However, the amounts change every year due to inflation...

Read More
tax consequences of employer-provided life insurance

2 min read

The tax consequences of employer-provided life insurance

If your employer provides life insurance, you probably find it to be a desirable fringe benefit. However, if group term life insurance is part of...

Read More
corporate or shareholders that pay expenses

1 min read

Corporate officers or shareholders: How should you treat expenses paid personally?

If you play a major role in a closely held corporation, you may sometimes spend money on corporate expenses personally. These costs may end up being...

Read More
business tax return

2 min read

Starting a business? How expenses will be treated on your tax return

Government officials saw a large increase in the number of new businesses launched during the COVID-19 pandemic. And the U.S. Census Bureau reports...

Read More
What you can deduct when traveling

2 min read

Traveling for business this summer? Here’s what you can deduct

If you and your employees are traveling for business this summer, there are a number of considerations to keep in mind. Under tax law, in order to...

Read More