A rental property manager’s work is never done. And one thing he or she must never forget to do is report gross-rental-income to property owners on a 1099-MISC. This reporting responsibility can be confusing because new laws were enacted in 2010 and then repealed in 2011. Want to end the confusion and find out what property managers really need to report — and what property … [Read more...]
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Create tax-free income for your parents and you
You probably know that you can deduct business lodging travel costs. What you might not know is that you can turn that deduction into tax-free income for your mom and dad. (Or for other relatives or friends for that matter.) How? By paying them rent for your business stays. And that’s not all. You can deduct the business part of the “rent” you pay. Nice, huh? If you’re … [Read more...]
How to protect your S corporation
Running your business as an S corporation can offer a lot of valuable benefits. But be careful! If you don’t follow the law closely, you could lose big deductions and have to pay additional taxes, penalties, and interest. How can you help make sure that you comply with the law and avoid legal problems? Easy. Read my new article titled Tax Tips: Tax Law Prohibits the … [Read more...]
How to keep your 1099 from starting an IRS audit
Careful! An incorrect 1099 that overstates your income is a problem that can lead to a painful tax audit. What can cause errors? One huge cause of incorrect 1099s is a misunderstanding of what 1099 income really is. Another cause of problems is correcting your 1099 the wrong way. But don’t worry. We’ll clear up the confusion when you read our brand new article titled Tax … [Read more...]
Get your independent contractor’s tax status right
Do you work with independent contractors? If you do, it’s vitally important to get their tax status right from day one. Why? Because if you get the contractor’s status wrong, and they are considered by the IRS to be “employees,” you could suffer major penalties. That’s why it’s so important to read my latest article titled Tax Tips: Tax Lawyer Is an Employee, Not an … [Read more...]