A donor advised fund is a simple and potentially tax-advantageous way to donate to your favorite charities. The new tax law has effectively doubled the standard deduction, making it difficult for many individuals to capture any tax benefit to their charitable giving due to the new $10,000 cap on state and local taxes paid making […]
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One of the key takeaways from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in December of 2017, which took effect for 2018, was the threshold for requiring taxpayers to follow the accrual method of accounting. The threshold was increased from $5 million of gross receipts to $25 million. Now, businesses that average less than $25 […]
Are education costs adding any type of value to your business? If so, they may be fully deductible and can lower tax bills. When deciding whether or not certain education costs are deductible to your business, there is generally a two-part test: Do the education expenses maintain or improve required skills for that business industry? […]
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With the new school year right around the corner, teachers are beginning to get their classrooms ready for the beginning of the school year. In many cases, educators have to purchases items for the classroom that the school is unable to reimburse them for. A tax deduction is available for educators that allows up to […]
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I have always taken a proactive approach when it came to planning for my financial future. After recently passing the one-year mark of parenthood, and seeing my financial plan evolve, I have begun to dive deep into the impacts of what my son’s tax situation might look like in the years to come as well. […]
Receiving correspondence from the IRS will unnerve anyone, especially correspondence that has assessments for penalty charges included! The IRS realizes, however, that everyone is entitled to make a mistake and under certain conditions, you may be eligible to request an abatement of the assessed penalty charges reflected on the notice. This abatement waiver can decrease […]
If you own a small business, you may be able to deduct expenses related to your vehicle. Business use of vehicles can lower your taxable income and save some extra tax dollars. The general rule is you can either deduct mileage or actual costs. This requires a slight calculation to see which is more beneficial […]
Just a reminder that the Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday will occur the weekend of August 17th and 18th, 2019. The holiday allows customers a temporary relief from paying the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax on purchases of goods within the state (with some exclusions). The “tax-free” weekend applies to purchases that are under $2,500. The MA […]
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The fireworks just went off, Summer is in full swing, which means your children might be headed off to spend some time at a summer camp. There’s no shock that the cost of camp can be a significant expense but the good news: You might be eligible for a tax break for the cost. The […]
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Have you been considering donating your vehicle to a local charity or to one that you have seen or heard about on? It’s important to note that donating a vehicle may not result in a big tax deduction — or any deduction at all. Trade in, sell or donate? Let’s say you’re buying a new […]