by Bill Houston | Feb 8, 2023 | Business Deductions
Here are deductions we see in nearly every business return we prepare. They are so common that I usually ask the taxpayer if they’ve forgotten something when I don’t see expenses in these categories. Business meals – for 2022 the deduction is back down to 50%. The...
by Bill Houston | Feb 8, 2023 | Business Deductions
New businesses make mistakes that can cost them money, sometimes a lot of money. Here are the most common ones I see every year. Lack of good records – this leads to multiple errors, such as missing deductions, problems with cash flow, difficulties or...
by Bill Houston | Feb 7, 2023 | General Tax Info
Now you can do something with the college savings plan money that wasn’t spent on education. Maybe your child or grandchild didn’t choose college. Or maybe they received a scholarship. There’s an opportunity here to put that money back into your own...
by Bill Houston | Feb 7, 2023 | General Tax Info
It is not uncommon for debts to pile up beyond someone’s ability to pay, and may be even more common if we enter into a recession. Lenders will sometimes cancel (forgive) debts owed by down-on-their-luck borrowers. While the cancelled debt may be incredibly helpful in...
by Bill Houston | Jan 25, 2023 | Business Entities, Reduce Your Taxes
The S Corp election is the super tool that can both reduce tax liabilities and audit risk at the same time. Successful sole proprietorships and LLC’s can face higher tax rates due to being subject to both the ordinary income tax and the self-employment tax. They also...
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