Business Bartering Is Taxable
During these times of high inflation, many cash-challenged businesses have bartered for goods and services instead of paying dollars for them. If your company gets involved in such transactions, remember that the fair market value of goods that you receive is taxable income. And if you exchange services with another business, the transaction results in […]
3 Things To Know After Filing Your Tax Return
Most people feel a sense of relief after filing their income tax returns each year. But even if you’ve successfully filed your 2022 return with the IRS, there may still be some issues to bear in mind. Here are three important things to know: 1. You can check on your refund. The IRS has an online […]
Be Prepared For Taxes On Social Security Benefits
Whether you’ve filed your 2022 tax return or soon will, one thing you don’t want to experience is a surprise. Many older people are caught off guard when they find that some of their Social Security benefits are taxable. How much might you have to pay? Depending on your other income, between 50% and 85% […]
Thinking About Converting Your Home Into A Rental Property?
In some cases, homeowners move to new residences, but keep their present homes and rent them out. If you’re thinking of doing this, you’re probably aware of the financial risks and rewards. However, you also should know that renting out your home carries potential tax benefits and pitfalls. Rental real estate rules If you’re no […]
Can You Deduct The Costs Of A Spouse On A Business Trip?
If you own a company and travel for business, you may wonder whether you can deduct all the costs of having your spouse accompany you on trips. It may be possible, but the rules are restrictive. In general, your spouse must be your employee. And even then, strict rules apply. But there is some good […]
Protect Your Business With Meticulous Records
If you run a business, you know that you need to support expenses with detailed records. To be deductible, every expense on your tax return might have to be defended if your company is subject to an audit. Plus, failing to operate in a businesslike manner, complete with good records, might lead the IRS to […]
Qualifying For The Home Office Deduction
In recent years, many people have pivoted to working from home, and that brings up tax questions. If you’re one of those people, you might wonder, “Can I claim the home office deduction on my 2022 tax return?” The short answer is: only if you’re self-employed. Employees can’t currently claim home office expenses, and even […]
SECURE 2.0 Law May Make You More Secure In Retirement
A new law was recently signed that will help Americans save more for retirement, though many of the provisions don’t kick in for a few years. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement 2.0 Act (SECURE 2.0) is meant to build on the original SECURE Act of 2019, which made major changes to the […]
Is Your Business At Risk of Retirement Plan Leakage?
Generally, the term “leakage” has negative connotations. So, it’s not surprising that the same is true in the context of retirement planning, where leakage refers to pre-retirement withdrawals from a retirement account. Now, as a business owner who sponsors a qualified retirement plan, you might say, “Well, that’s my participants’ business, not mine.” However, there […]
6 Key Tax Questions for 2023
Right now, you may be more concerned about your 2022 tax bill than you are about how to handle your personal finances in the new year. However, as you deal with your annual tax filing, it’s a good idea to also familiarize yourself with pertinent amounts that may have changed for 2023. Not all tax […]