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Lowering Texas Inventory Taxes
Texas is one of only a handful of states that fully taxes business inventory of both raw materials and finished goods as part of what’s known as business personal property. Since there’s no...
Taxes on Collectibles
Did you know many valuable coins, stamps, artwork, cars and other collectibles are considered alternate investments by the IRS? With the pandemic reportedly sparking new interest in memorabilia...
Which Business Meals Qualify for Temporary 100% Deduction?
Business owners were thrilled to find out that the latest relief bill included a temporary 100% business deduction for restaurant meals through January 1, 2023. But that doesn’t mean all meals...
Stock Trading Apps: The Taxing Truth
A lifetime of events has happened since, but do you remember the GameStop stock trading fiasco mere weeks ago? The event held several financial lessons, but let's focus on just one: Brokerage...
Tesla’s Texas Tax Incentives Your Business Can Get, Too
Tesla’s Gigafactory planned for the Austin area is big news. Elon Musk says it’ll bring over 10,000 jobs to Central Texas by 2022. The $1.1 billion plant will undoubtedly be a boon for the...
Work-From-Home Data Leaks: A Huge Financial Threat
According to Deloitte, since the pandemic began, the number of spam, phishing, and fraudulent business emails employees receive while working remotely has increased by 25%. Weak home Wi-Fi...
For Aretha Franklin’s Estate, the Hits Keep Coming
One week after Aretha Franklin’s estate settled with the IRS for $7.8 million, a new unsigned will emerged. This new (and, if you can believe it, fourth) document mentions a trust, but is it...
That’s NOT The IRS Calling!
The IRS will never visit, call, email, or text with an unexpected and immediate demand for payment, especially with threats of deportation, license revocation, arrest, or Social Security Number...
Turn More Time for Taxes into More Money Saved
It’s normally time for Texans to wrap up their tax returns, but not this year. Delayed tax deadlines and additional relief are welcome, but they also mean a longer and more complicated tax...
Stock Trading Apps: The Taxing Truth
A lifetime of events has happened since, but do you remember the GameStop stock trading fiasco mere weeks ago? The event held several financial lessons, but let’s focus on just one: Brokerage...