Let’s assume, for the purpose of discussion, that you use a $10,000 antique chain in your office. Then let me give you two pieces of advice… First, be very, very careful when you sit down. Second, and definitely not a joke, learn how the IRS treats the depreciation of your chair and other valuable antique items that you use in your office. Understanding the … [Read more...]
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Don’t Let Section 179 Recapture Hurt You
Claiming Section 179 expensing can be a great way to save money on taxes. And no wonder. Section 179 lets your business take an immediate deduction for expenses on certain depreciable assets. But watch out! If you handle your Section 179 deductions the wrong way, you can face some expensive consequences! Specifically, if you violate the agreement you make with the IRS … [Read more...]
Best Choice: De Minimis or 179 Expensing—or Bonus Depreciation?
Hey taxpayer… COME ON DOWN!!! Today we’re going to play the exciting Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) game! If you choose the right door, you could win the grand prize of a huge tax break! Ready to play? Okay. Let’s go! Behind door #1 is bonus depreciation. It’s a great way for you to deduct 100% of certain business assets. This can get pretty complicated so before … [Read more...]
Case Study: Trade-In on a New SUV—Reimbursement by Corporation
Meet Joyce. She just decided to trade in her three-year-old vehicle for a shiny new SUV. Sounds like a straightforward transaction, doesn’t it? … but it isn’t! You see, Joyce operates her business as an S corporation and wants the corporation to reimburse her for depreciation and even bonus depreciation. That’s when things get tricky. You see, the Tax Cuts and … [Read more...]
Working at Home? Don’t Overlook These Deductions
I want you to convert. No. Not your religion! I want you to convert your working-at-home personal assets into business assets. Why? Here’s the story… If you have a deductible office at home (or a non-deductible working space), you’ve got personal assets just sitting there. I’m talking about chairs, desks, antique clocks, and the like. But if you’re using those … [Read more...]