Since the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) was enacted, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have become more popular than ever, particularly with small businesses. This should come as no surprise. The HSA has some great features including its exclusion from the Affordable Care Act 100-a-day penalty rules, tax-deductible contributions, tax deferred growth, and possible retirement … [Read more...]
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A new way to deduct 100% of employee meals
You probably know that Uncle Sam limits most of your business-meal deductions to just 50% of what you spend. You also probably know that you can ignore the 50% limit and write off 100% of meal-costs under certain circumstances (like throwing an employee party or holding an employee meeting on your business premises). What you may not know is that because of a recent … [Read more...]
Don’t miss these tax-free fringe benefits!
The IRS has some good news for you. You read that right. Some good news from the IRS and here it is… Under the “de minimis” fringe-benefit rules, your business can deduct the cost of giving you and/or your employees, flowers, fruit, books, or similar property. And recipients get these gifts tax free! Want to learn more about the regulations that govern these de minimis … [Read more...]
Create a tax-free deduction for your smart phone
Here’s good news (for a change!) from the IRS… If you and/or your employees use smart phones, you can create some nice no-hassle, tax-free fringe benefits. Want to find out how you can take advantage of Uncle Sam’s largesse? Then put down your iPhone or Android phone and read my new article titled Tax Tips: Create Tax-Free Fringe Benefit Deductions for Your … [Read more...]
A great tax-free way to reward employees
Everyone likes to be recognized for their efforts, contributions, and achievements. In fact, I’ll bet this is true of your employees. So how about rewarding them with a morale-boosting achievement award that’s tax deductible for your business and tax free for your employees? You’ll get all the details when you read my new article titled Tax Tips: Achievement Awards Are a … [Read more...]