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Business Owners: Year-end Tax Planning Strategies
Several end-of-year tax planning strategies are available to business owners to reduce their tax liability. Let's take a look: Deferring Income Businesses using the cash method of accounting can defer income into 2022 by delaying end-of-year invoices so that payment...
Tips To Avoid Credit Card Debt This Holiday Season
Credit card balances typically follow a seasonal pattern, increasing significantly in the fourth quarter, coinciding with holiday shopping, and millions of taxpayers are still carrying debt from last year's holiday season. Whether you are diligent about paying your...
Small Business Taxpayers: The Year in Review
Here's what business owners need to know about tax changes for 2021. Standard Mileage Rates The standard mileage rate in 2021 is 56 cents per business mile driven. Health Care Tax Credit for Small Businesses Small business employers who pay at least half the premiums...
Individual Taxpayers: The Year in Review
As we close out the year and get ready for tax season, here's what individuals and families need to know about tax provisions for 2021. Personal Exemptions Personal exemptions are eliminated for tax years 2018 through 2025. Standard Deductions The standard deduction...
Tax Benefits of Health Savings Accounts
While similar to FSAs (Flexible Savings Plans) in that both allow pretax contributions, Health Savings Accounts or HSAs offer taxpayers several additional tax benefits. Let's take a look: What is a Health Savings Account? A Health Savings Account is a type of savings...
Worker Classification: Employee vs. Contractor
If you hire someone for a long-term, full-time project or a series of projects that are likely to last for an extended period, you must pay special attention to the difference between independent contractors and employees. Why It Matters The Internal Revenue Service...
Advertising and Marketing Costs May Be Tax Deductible
As a small business owner, you may be able to deduct advertising and marketing expenses that help them bring in new customers and keep existing ones. Even better is that these deductions help small businesses save money on their taxes. Generally, small businesses...
Deferred Tax on Gains From Forced Sales of Livestock
Farmers and ranchers forced to sell livestock due to drought may have an additional year to replace the livestock and defer tax on any gains from the forced sales. Here are some important facts to help farmers understand how the deferral works and their eligibility....
Tips To Avoid Fraud and Scams After a Disaster
Criminals and fraudsters often see disasters as an opportunity to take advantage of victims when they are the most vulnerable, as well as the generous taxpayers who want to help with relief efforts. Generally, these disaster scams start with unsolicited contact -...
Shared Custody and Advance Child Tax Credit Payments
Parents who share custody of their children may be confused about how the advance child tax credit payments are distributed. As such, the first step is to remember that these are advance payments of a tax credit that taxpayers expect to claim on their 2021 tax return....