If you provide your employee(s) with vehicles for business use, you’ll have to do a little calculating. You see, because your employees personal use of the vehicles must be included in their wages, you’ll need to apply the correct valuation rules. Sound complicated? It is. We’re dealing with the IRS! But don’t worry. We’ll explain the three IRS-approved valuation methods … [Read more...]
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Selling an old asset? Take my tax IQ test!
Let’s say it’s time to get rid of your old business vehicle and buy another one. Does it make sense tax-wise to sell it or trade it in? The answer is… it all depends. If you’re going to take a loss, check out last month's article. If you’re going to realize a gain, my new article is for you. You see, it will show you how to maximize your tax benefits and keep money … [Read more...]
How to turn a loss into a big tax benefit
So you’ve decided to get rid of your old business vehicle and buy or lease a new one. What’s the first thing you need to do before you ditch the old car? Do a calculation and see if you’ve realized a gain or a loss. If it turns out you’re going to have a loss, don’t lose heart. You see, if you know how to play your cards right, you can still be a winner thanks to Uncle … [Read more...]
How to prevent a full-scale IRS audit
When you’re on “The Price is Right” it’s great when they call your name and shout “come on down!” But when you get a letter from the IRS saying “Come on down — and bring all your tax records with you” you may not be so happy. If you going to visit with the IRS, there’s one tax record you’ll need to bring with you to the audit. If it’s in good shape, you limit, even … [Read more...]
Death, taxes, and the Section 179 deduction
When you’re dead, the status of the Section 179 deduction you took on your business vehicle won’t be troubling you much. But you’re alive and kicking! Which means you’re able to read my new article that explains what happens to your Section 179 tax deduction if you die, retire, or become disabled. Okay. I admit that this is not the most cheerful subject in the world, but if … [Read more...]