When A Loan Triggers A Tax Debt
Funds received as proceeds of a loan aren’t taxable as long as you’re expected to pay it back. However, the moment some or all of the debt is forgiven (and doesn’t need to be paid back), the IRS will jump in and want its cut. Don’t be caught off-guard by unexpected income taxes when this […]
YOU are not your business
When it’s time to sell your business, you might discover you’re tied too much of yourself into it. Your money, assets—even your reputation—can be so entwined in the business that they’re difficult to separate. Unwinding those ties can be costly and confusing. Save yourself the trouble and consider the following areas to address while creating […]
Unlucky Tax Strategies That Don’t Work
Have you ever heard about a tax strategy you thought was so crazy, it just might work? Here’s what we can tell you: If it’s illegal, the IRS has seen it before, and it’s only a matter of time before they catch on. Before you try your luck, let’s honor St. Patrick’s Day by looking […]
More Lessons On Jury Awards Taxed As Ordinary Income
A recent court ruling held that a jury award of tort damages (including interest) that a cattle and dairy farmer received in a stray voltage lawsuit were ordinary income which should have been included in the farmer’s taxable income; thereby increasing his taxes. An important lesson in this case includes the tax price of winning […]
Don’t Overlook The R&D Tax Deduction
Maybe you’ve been challenged to build stronger, lighter, faster, or more environmentally friendly, energy efficient, or automation-enabled. Perhaps the architectural design of the home is unique and requires outside-the-box building techniques or materials. Or maybe you’re building near an Interstate and have a new idea for sound-proofing. Click To View
The Skinny On Offshore Accounts
You’ve likely heard the term “offshore accounts” – perhaps holding your money in one has been recommended to you before. The name may conjure images of the Swiss Alps or a sandy Caribbean beach since Switzerland and the Cayman Island are two popular hubs for the financial vehicles. But what is an offshore account? Are […]
Travel, Parking, And Relocation Tax Changes
Feeling lost while navigating the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) changes for business travel, parking and relocation? You’re not alone. Here are some of the top changes and what the IRS has to say (if anything) about them. Deducting Mileage The standard mileage rates for business use of a vehicle increased significantly in […]
New Temporary Tax Credit For Paid Family And Medical Leave
Are you an employer who provides paid family and medical leave to your employees? If you are, you may qualify for a new business tax credit through 2019. To be eligible to claim the credit, an employer must have a written policy that satisfies the following requirements: You must cover all qualifying employees, which is […]
Passing down your family business
Last month we talked about retiring from your business and the succession planning it requires. This month, I’d like to focus on keeping the business in the family. Is it your dream to pass your business down to a son, daughter or another family member? Maybe your dream is for several heirs to one day […]
Investing In Tax-Friendly Qualified Opportunity Zones
Among the tax code changes brought on by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is a new tax-lowering investment tool called Qualified Opportunity Zones. Those willing to invest long-term in these Qualified Opportunity Zones, which are communities that are deemed economically distressed, receive special tax advantages. The longer you invest, the more tax […]