THE 2022 TAX FILING SEASON: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Monday, January 24, 2022, was the official start to this year's tax season. By now, everyone should have received most of the information they need to make sure they file a complete and accurate return.
Didn’t Receive Your Stimulus Check? Here’s What To Do
Were you eligible to receive the first or second stimulus check, but never received it? If yes, trust me when I say you’re not alone. Many Americans are falling into this category. The second stimulus check had until January 15th to get all the funds dispersed. So if you haven’t received your check by then, these are the steps you need to take.
Gifts and Taxes: The Sooner the Better
While festivities may be somewhat dampened this year due to the coronavirus, the holiday season seems to foster a spirit of giving. This year might be a good time to indulge the spirit if you have the means to do so.
S-Corp Analysis
After sitting with clients the last few weeks, I realized I have been discussing the same topic over and over. The reoccurring topic, how to structure your business? After going over the pros and cons of most business structures with clients, we have found most businesses will benefit from an S-Corp the most.
Vacation Home Rules for Losses
Generally, if you rent out a vacation home to tenants while you’re not using it personally, you can deduct expenses to offset taxable income from the rental. This includes expenses such as mortgage interest, property taxes, repairs, utilities, insurance, etc. In fact, you may even be able to deduct a loss for the year if expenses exceed income.
Tax Tips for Those Affected By Hurricanes
Every year, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires, and other natural disasters affect people throughout the US. The bad news is that recovery efforts after natural disasters can be costly. For instance, when hurricanes strike they not only cause wind damage but...Read More →
A New W4, How Does It Help You?
Most taxpayers have had questions the last two years regarding their federal withholdings on their tax returns. The withholding tables were adjusted after the big tax change (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) and it left taxpayers questioning if they were going to get a refund or not like in the past. The IRS has finally provided a solution to those questions and it comes in the form of a new W4.
How to Store Your Receipts
I can tell you there is not one thing in the world that scares accountants more than the dreaded shoebox full of receipts. I’m going to tell you how technology can help you eliminate this process of filing hard copy receipts and start keeping digital receipts.
Tax Changes for 2019 Tax Year
One of the biggest changes in the history of the tax code took place starting for the 2018 tax year. A lot of people were caught off guard with the changes made and didn’t know what to expect. For the 2019 tax year, we are trying to get one foot out in front to make sure everyone knows what to expect.
Overview of the Qualified Business Income Deduction
One of the most frequently asked questions we get is about how the tax cut helped business owners. So, in order to simplify the understanding of what the business deduction is, we have put together our short version