The IRS is constantly looking for ways to nail tax-cheats and they’ve come up with a doozy. I’m talking about the 1099-K. This is the form that banks and others send to the IRS telling the IRS how much they remitted to you for your credit card, debit card, and similar transactions. The 1099-K reports the gross amount of transactions including credit-card sales, sales tax, … [Read more...]
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A deduction for making things (this could be for you!)
Hey. You may not think of yourself as making things but the tax code allows this deduction for making things you may not be thinking of. Why should you care? Because if Uncle Sam considers you to be making things you may qualify for a nice deduction… up to 9% of all income from qualifying activities. There’s no catch and no recapture associated with the deduction. It’s … [Read more...]
Important tax facts if you gamble
If you’re a professional gambler, Uncle Sam will cut you some slack. But if you’re just a casual gambler, you better not bet on the IRS to make things easy for you. In fact, if you play your cards the wrong way, you could wind up an odds-on loser. My advice? Before you head over to your favorite casino, take a moment and read my new article titled Tax Tips: Q&A: Find … [Read more...]
Fix those depreciation errors now!
It’s a sad fact … Many taxpayers don’t realize that depreciation is a very valuable and often misused (or mistakenly computed) tax deduction. If you failed to use depreciation rules the right way, you could be losing thousands of dollars that should be in your pocket. What can you do to fix depreciation errors you might have made in the past? Plenty. If you want to … [Read more...]
Two-car deduction strategies and the IRS/courts
In my article, “Find new tax deductions with two-car tax strategies,” I explained a winning way to keep more money in your pocket. In my new article, you’ll learn how the IRS and the courts view your use of multiple vehicles for business purposes. And the news is good! Want to find out how to keep Uncle Sam on your side when you use two-cars or more? Read my new article … [Read more...]