Sure, you want to help your employees pay for their medical expenses. But you may be afraid that under Obamacare, your small business won’t be able to afford coverage for them… or even yourself! Well, don’t lose hope. Consider providing a Health Savings Account (HSA)! Yes. HSAs have survived the Obamacare reforms and they may just be the tax-advantaged healthcare solution … [Read more...]
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How to “W-2” the vehicles you provide to employees
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...]
Deductions for your “entertainment facilities” (Part 2)
Last month we explained why it’s vitally important to know the law if you want to successfully deduct a beach house, ski chalet, yacht, hunting cabin, or other “entertainment facility.” In this article, Part 2, you’ll learn how to get a nice tax deduction when you use the facility as compensation to certain others. But, as always when you deal with the IRS, the devil is in … [Read more...]
How to get a deduction for your “entertainment facilities”
Do you own a yacht, hunting lodge, hunting lease, airplane, beach cottage, fishing camp, swimming pool, ski lodge, or tennis court? If the answer is “yes,” Read my new article that explains how you can claim a hefty business deduction on these “facilities.” Yes. The IRS rules on the subject are pretty strict, but the deductions really are there if you know what you’re doing. … [Read more...]
The right way to provide vehicles for employees
Thinking about providing your employee(s) with a car? Before you hand over the keys, you need to ask yourself an important question. “Will the vehicle be used by the employee for business or personal purposes?” Make sure you have the answer and understand its consequences. Why? Because under one scenario, the car is taxable to your employee. Or, you can provide the vehicle … [Read more...]