Meet taxpayer Arthur E. Boyce. On a day not too long ago he bought a new truck from Dan Wiebold Ford Inc. Then he claimed a $28,749 Section 179 deduction for the cost of the vehicle. “Deduction denied!” ruled the IRS. It claimed that Boyce leased the truck from the dealer. Boyce took the case to court and lost. “Sorry” said the court, “but no $28,749 deduction for … [Read more...]
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Five last-minute year-end business deductions
Who says year-end tax planning has to be difficult? If you know the tax law inside out (and we do!), there are easy steps you can and should take right now that will cut your tax bill big time. What money-saving strategies can you put to work in the final days of December 2018? You’ll find out when you read my new article titled Tax Tips: 2018 Last-Minute Year-End … [Read more...]
New IRS Regs: Does Your Rental Qualify for a 199A Deduction?
You may know that new Section 199A of the tax code gives you up to a 20-percent tax deduction for your pass-through business income. But what about your rental activities? Do they qualify you as an individual for this potential 20-percent deduction? These are important questions that we’ll answer fully when you read my new article titled Tax Tips: New IRS Regs: Does Your … [Read more...]
Read this before leasing a vehicle!
Are you going to lease your next business vehicle? Are you eligible to use IRS mileage rates? If the answer to these two important questions is “yes,” then my new article makes must reading. Why? Because Uncle Sam lets you choose between the IRS mileage rate or the “actual expense” method. And if you choose wrong, you can wave goodbye to valuable tax deductions. Want … [Read more...]
Grab these 5 year-end business deductions!
December 31st is approaching fast. That’s why, if you act promptly, before people start shouting “Happy New Year!,” you can save a lot on taxes. How? Well, in my new article I’ll outline five money-saving strategies designed to save you money. BIG money. So get going while the going is good and read my new article titled Tax Tips: 2015 Last-Minute Year-End General … [Read more...]