Real estate owners who rent their properties often incur tax losses due to depreciation write-offs and other allowable deductions, but the ability to deduct those losses might be postponed indefinitely by changes to PAL rules. In general, these rules limit deductions for rental property PALs to the amount of income that you have from other […]
Are you a passive investor in a business or rental activity? You aren’t involved directly in day-to-day operations of the project, but are still invested in its success. In general, it is a little easier to determine if you would be identified as a “passive” or “nonpassive” investor since the IRS has prescribed seven tests to […]
It’s already starting to feel like summer here in Florida, but the forecast for Washington, D.C. remains unclear as officials continue to discuss various tax-related issues. No matter what happens, don’t get stuck in a holding pattern yourself. You’ll find it’s worthwhile to give some attention to business and personal tax planning this summer. Here […]
You may think your company saves money by handling bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll services in-house, but many businesses find that’s not the case. Running a small business requires expertise and a level of commitment that only you can bring to the table. As you’ve probably discovered though, there is a ton of (boring but) necessary […]
Several important tax changes happened last year that will affect the federal income tax returns that individuals and business taxpayers will file in 2017. Here’s a quick look at four key changes that you should be mindful of during this tax season. 1. Stand-Alone HRAs On December 13, 2016, President Obama signed the 21st Century […]
If you weren’t already aware, in general, contributions made to a Traditional IRA (individual retirement account) are tax-deductible if you or your spouse are not covered by a retirement plan at work. For 2016 and 2017, the annual contribution limit for a traditional IRA is $5,500, or $6,500 if you’re age 50 or older. Contribution […]
We all know that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) expects to you to pay your taxes on the income you receive during the year. The average working taxpayer is accustomed to paying their taxes as they go throughout the year by income tax withholding done by their employer. This is convenient and simple for those […]
November 29, 2016, is called “Giving Tuesday.” Joining in the trend of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving has grown into one of the biggest fundraising drives for non-profits. It’s a day when charities encourage people to make year-end donations, many through using the hashtag on social media of […]
Belated congratulations to the Class of 2016! Hopefully you’ve spent the last six months enjoying the summer since your graduation. For thousands of graduates with Federal Student Loans, we’ve got some bad news: your loan’s grace period is about to end. What’s a grace period? There’s a six-month window between when you leave school (or […]
In gambling, there are winners and there are losers. But, if you don’t pay taxes on your winnings, you’ll end up a loser with the IRS! Whether you’re at a casino or a racetrack, win a lottery, or you’re just enjoying a night of Bingo, your gambling income is most likely taxable income. Whether or […]