In recent days, we learned that lawmakers did not intend to eliminate business meals with clients and prospects. We’re not exactly sure how lawmakers can undo what they’ve done to the tax code in this area, but experience says that if there’s a will, there’s a way. We think it may take a technical correction to the tax code, but some speculate that you could get this done … [Read more...]
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Tax reform punishes W-2 employees — Get even!
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that passed recently, created winners and losers. One big loser is the W-2 employee. Why? Because thanks to the new law, W-2 employees’ business expenses are no longer deductible! That’s right. W-2 employees get a zero deduction for legitimate expenses. Which has them shouting, “I’m mad as hell and I’m not taking it any more!” What can you … [Read more...]
Tax reform attacks home mortgage interest deductions
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but here it is… Under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the home mortgage interest deduction rules did not fare well. And that’s an understatement. The simple fact is, the loss of home mortgage interest deductions means the cost of home ownership will rise a lot. Ouch! We’ll tell you the whole sad story when you read my new article Tax … [Read more...]
Helicopter View of Meals and Entertainment After Tax Reform
Want a helicopter view of meals and entertainment? Here it is, all in one place… An easy-to-read chart that will show you how the recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affects common meal and/or entertainment activities — activities that include clients, prospects, and your employees. Get on top of your 2018 meal and entertainment deductions! Our new chart will show you … [Read more...]
New Section 199A Tax Reform Calculator for Your Use
Take the pain out of manually computing Section 199A benefits to use the Tax Reduction Letter’s Section 199A tax-reform calculator If you qualify, the new Tax Code Section 199A offers a 20% deduction on your qualified business income. But the mechanics of making the calculation can be difficult. You have to take into account the type of business structure you’re … [Read more...]