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Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses
There are a number of end of year tax planning strategies that businesses can use to reduce their tax burden for 2016. Here are a few of them: Deferral of…
Read MoreEnergy Tax Credits Expire at the End of 2016
Certain energy-efficient home improvements can cut your energy bills and save you money at tax time; however, most of these energy-related tax credits are scheduled to expire at the end…
Read MoreThe Overtime Rule: What Employers Need to Know
Approximately 4.2 million employees are expected to benefit from the new overtime rule that goes into effect on December 1, 2016. Here’s what employers need to know about the new…
Read MoreKeep Track of Miscellaneous Deductions
Miscellaneous deductions, such as certain work-related expenses you paid for as an employee, can reduce your tax bill, but you must itemize deductions when you file to claim these costs.…
Read MoreLending Money to a Friend? It Pays to Plan Ahead
Lending money to a cash-strapped friend or family member is a noble and generous offer that just might make a difference. But before you hand over the cash, you need…
Read MoreTax Tips for Hobbies that Earn Income
Millions of people enjoy hobbies such as stamp or coin collecting, craft making and horse breeding, but the IRS may also consider them a source of income. As such, if…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Business Entity
When you decide to start a business, one of the most important decisions you’ll need to make is choosing the right business entity. It’s a decision that impacts many things–from…
Read MoreIRS Warns of Fake Tax Bill Emails
Numerous reports of scammers sending fraudulent CP2000 Notices for tax-year 2015 have been received by the IRS, resulting in an investigation by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. The…
Read MoreRenting Out Your Vacation Home
Renting out a vacation property to others can be profitable. If you do this, you must normally report the rental income on your tax return. You may not have to…
Read MoreBitcoins Treated as Property for Tax Purposes
Many retailers and online businesses now accept virtual currency for sales transactions. Despite the IRS issuing a set of FAQs in 2014, regarding virtual currency, the U.S. federal tax implications…
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