Back in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, may people’s emergency funds were suddenly put to the test – assuming there was a fund at all. Now, three years later, and presumably with the benefit of some hindsight, you might want to reconsider your rainy-day savings. You’ve probably heard that, to guard against an [...]
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’s possible, but the rules are restrictive. Group of business people in the airport terminal on arrival or before departure First, your spouse must be your [...]
Many people start the year intending to get out of debt, yet end the year owing just as much, if not more. One approach that might yield success is called “throwing snowballs.” Under this method, you organize your debts from the lowest balance to the highest balance and begin paying off the debt on top [...]
With so many people working remotely these days, it’s become common to think about moving to another state – perhaps for better weather or to be closer to family. Many retirees also look at an across-the-border move to better control living expenses. If you’ve found yourself harboring such notions, be sure to consider taxes before [...]
In recent years, many people have pivoted to working from home, and that brings up tax questions. If you’re on 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 [...]
Make 2023 More Productive and Prosperous Using QuickBooks We’re one month into 2023. Are you ready for what may come the rest of the year? QuickBooks can help. Now that the holidays are over and you’ve settled back into a normal work pace, it’s a good time to assess where you are with your finances [...]