The government now allows the reimbursement of health insurance premiums for small business owners (50 FTE or less), which was taken away about a year and a half ago. There are many questions people have: “What is Trump going to…
The IRS is now saying it is going to take 45 days, 60 days, or 120 days to get a response. All walk-in options have been cancelled; if you have to physically go into an IRS office and submit something…
A bookkeeper would see many different scenarios, options, and loopholes that they can help you and your CPA apply to your situation. They would also help you with your month-end reconciliations by looking at the reports, not only from the bookkeeper…
LLC’s Tax Filling Rules. Watch the Video! Having separate LLCs for each rental property, for legal reasons, and tax reasons Obtaining a line of credit or a credit card in the name of the LLC, as you would not want…
When someone passes away, you should file Form 14039 as quickly as possible. This very specific form allows the IRS to protect the social security number of the deceased person. To protect the deceased person’s social security number against fraud…
Did you know that when you provide a gift to a customer, the maximum deductible amount is $25 per person? Do you and your bookkeeper know the most important points to consider when gifting? Any questions on how gifting works?…
Interesting quick tips on travel and entertainment meals. Watch the Video! You must have records to prove the business purpose, the amount of each expense, the date and place of the entertainment, and the business relationship of the parties entertained…
When you go into business, your focus would be on building a better widget, serving a specific customer, or the like, and not on bookkeeping. I would recommend delegating such tasks. Here are some questions that you should ask: "How…
Who do you need to give a 1099 to? how do you provide the subcontractor a 1099 Recommendation to all of the business owners, which will make 1099s much easier, is to ensure that before you pay anyone, do not…
A critical mistake some business owners make is not being familiar with the IRS limits on gifting. There are two types of gifts: Personal gifts, which, for tax purposes, can either fall under the lifetime limit or the annual limit Business gifts…
One of the ways to plan your taxes in advance to avoid penalties and interest is to do a tax planning session in November/December Make sure you submit the full payment by the extended deadline. Expect a notice from the…
If you're a business owner, right now is a great time of the year, before the rush of the holidays, to get your tax books and get your bookkeeping reconciled IRS makes us ensure that we have logs. We're not…
Instructions on how to help clients get the answers they need from you. Watch the Video! Helping your customers automate their systems Ways that can facilitate customer service: For example, an auto-response to your client’s or customer’s emails informing them…
Did you know that a dog is a potential tax deduction? Clearly, this doesn't apply to just any family pet, but if your dog meets certain criteria, man's (or woman's) best friend can help you increase your tax deductions. Security…
Delegation! Watch the video to learn what this really has to do with taxes? Setting up a tuition reimbursement plan within your company: If you own a company, especially if it is an S Corp or a C Corp, where…
