You might be asking yourself, how do I deduct expenses for travel, meals and entertainment on my tax return? The answer to this question may not be as difficult as you may think. To begin, the rules simply say that you can take a tax deduction for any business related expense that is ordinary and necessary. In other words, the... Read More
Brief discussion of same sex marriage tax returns 2013 could represent advantageous tax implications for same sex marriage couples pursuant to Revenue Ruling 2013-17 New Tax Law (Revenue Ruling 2013-17) on Same Sex Couples / Same Sex Marriage On Aug. 29, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ruled that same sex couples, legally married in jurisdictions that recognize their marriages,... Read More
With the year-end fast approaching, many individuals and business owners are often left scrambling to take actions to reduce or eliminate income taxes they may need to pay. There are many significant tax changes to consider in year-end tax planning tips and strategies to consider. Of significant importance are the many of the previous tax relief provisions that are set... Read More
Here’s Nine Things You Really Need to Know Regarding S Corporations and Income Taxes What is an S-Corporation? An S-corporation is a corporation that makes a federal election to have the federal income taxes paid by its shareholders rather than to the Company. In most cases, S corporations do not pay any federal income taxes. Instead, all items of business... Read More
In 2010 (the most recent year for which figures are available) nearly 3.4 million taxpayers claimed deductions for the business use of a home. In January 2013, the IRS issued new simplified rules for the deduction of the home office expense [Rev. Proc. 2013-13]. This revenue procedure provides an optional safe harbor method that individuals may use to determine the... Read More