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,
A Health Savings Account (HAS) coupled with a high-deductible health plan can be a powerful tool for funding medical expenses on a tax-advantaged basis. For 2022, individuals with self-only coverage can make tax-deductible contributions to an HAS of up to $3,650 ($7,300 for family coverage). These limits are increased by
Many rules can potentially apply to the sale of business property, but what are the tax consequences? For simplicity, let’s assume that the property you want to sell is depreciable property used in your business and you’ve held it for more than a year. (Different rules apply based on property
If you have a large unpaid federal tax bill, beware. A 2015 law allows the U.S. State Department to deny your passport application – or revoke or limit your current passport – if the IRS certifies that you have a seriously delinquent tax debt (SDTD). How large does the
How to Use QuickBooks’ Doc Center QuickBooks can store more than records and transactions. It has lots of room for supporting documents you’ve uploaded. We’ve been hearing about the “paperless office” for many years. But if you look around your work area, you probably still see evidence of a lot
Businesses need to have inventory on hand. But having excess inventory is expensive, so it’s important to keep it as lean as possible. Here are some ways to trim the fat from your inventory without compromising revenue and customer service. ACCURACY FIRST Effective inventory management requires starting with an accurate
Traditionally, important tax and financial records have been stored as hard copies in desk drawers, filing cabinets and safe deposit boxes. These days, however, it’s become increasingly popular and easy to digitize documents and store them electronically. Is this the right move for you? THE CASE FOR GOING DIGITAL One
Do you have investments outside of tax-advantaged retirement plan? If so, you might still have time to reduce your 2019 tax bill by selling some investments – you just need to carefully select which investments you sell. BALANCE GAINS AND LOSSES If you’ve sold investments at a gain this year,
Many people want to pass assets to the next generation during their lifetimes, whether to reduce the size of their taxable estates, to help family members or simply to see their loved ones enjoy the gifts. If you’re considering lifetime gifts, be aware that the type of assets you give
If you hold a business-related debt that’s become worthless or uncollectible, a “bad debt” deduction may allow you to cut your losses. But there are a few hoops to jump through. BUSINESS OR NON-BUSINESS? Business bad debts generate ordinary losses: non-business bad debts are reported as short-term capital losses. The
