June Client Bulletin
Our June newsletter goes over summer tax saving tips, how to use online reviews for your business, ways to save money at a wedding and much more.
Blog
When to Have Your LLC Taxed as an S-Corp
When is the right time to have your small business taxed as an S-Corp? We look at some the pros and cons to consider when weighing this change.
Staying on Top of Changes to the 20% QBI Deduction (199A) – One Year Later
How has the 20% QBI Deduction changed since it’s release last year? This deduction was a fundamental change to the tax code brought on by the TCJA, and just over a year later (thanks to a recent IRS FAQ), we have some additional clarity on how it affects taxpayers (and who gets left out in the dust).
Sometimes Congress Admits Its Mistakes – Correcting the QIP/Bonus Depreciation 15-Year Glitch
A technical glitch in the TCJA prevented taxpayers from taking bonus depreciation on Qualified Improvement Property. Now Congress is out to get this fixed.
Bonus Depreciation in a Post-Tax Cuts and Jobs Act World
The TCJA impacted depreciation in many ways, including 100% bonus, increased Section 179 Expense limits and broader usage, and redefined QIP.
Update: How to Ensure Your Real Estate Investment Qualifies for the 20% QBI Deduction
The IRS knows that there has been confusion as to whether or not rental real estate qualifies for the new 20% pass-through deduction on Qualified Business Income. The IRS issued guidance in the form of a safe harbor, which, if met, will ensure that your rental property qualifies for this valuable tax deduction. We break down the safe harbor to help you determine if your property qualifies…
How a Glaring Hole in Quickbooks Online Makes Life Difficult for Accrual-Basis Companies That Are Cash-Basis Taxpayers (And How to Work Around It)
Quickbooks Online does many things well, but the inability to indicate if a journal entry should affect both accrual and cash basis reports or if it should only affect accrual basis reports is a glaring hole that can make things difficult for small business owners (especially for businesses with deferred revenue), so we came up with a workaround…
January 2019 Client Bulletin
Our January bulletin looks at IRAs – Double (and triple) IRA season is here, reviewing your insurance coverage, and the IRS’s take on business meal deductions.
The Hobby Loss Rules, Or How Your Hobby Can Hurt You Come Tax Time
Could the IRS view your side hustle as a hobby instead of a business? If they do, you could be in for a rough surprise come tax time. Know what it takes to ensure your business doesn’t fall prey to the brutal Hobby Loss rules.
December 2018 Client Bulletin
Our Dec 2018 bulletin looks at the affect of the new SALT deduction limits on home sales, the importance of powers of attorney, and how small businesses should handle year-end bonuses.