No. It’s not a typing mistake. It makes perfect sense to pay more taxes this year if we do head over the fiscal cliff at midnight on December 31. As you probably know, the fiscal cliff refers to major changes in the tax law that will take effect starting January 1 if our lawmakers don’t get their act together. And these changes involve huge tax increases. Which means it may … [Read more...]
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Five last-minute ideas for slashing 2012 business taxes
The clock is ticking and 2013 is almost here. But before you start singing “Old Lang Syne,” I urge you to check out five proven ideas that can save you big money on this year’s business taxes. That’s right. It’s not too late to implement some powerful tax planning strategies that will keep money out of Uncle Sam’s pocket… and leave plenty in yours. More good news. These … [Read more...]
Converting a business asset to personal use
Do you have an asset that’s owned by your business that you want to convert to personal use? Maybe a car, a computer, office furniture, or something else of value? If the answer is “Yes,” be careful. VERY careful. You see, when you make a conversion like that, you first could face some recapture and then, after that, the business asset retains its business attributes. Which … [Read more...]
Don’t let the “self-rental” rules crush you!
Do you rent buildings or equipment to your business? Then be careful. Very careful. You see, in all probability you likely face the self-rental rules. If you’re not sure what these rules mean to your business, now’s the time to find out. How you organize your rentals can have huge tax implications. You’ll get complete information when you read my new article titled Tax … [Read more...]
How to get a fat deduction for your timeshare
It’s a fact: You get the maximum tax benefit from a timeshare when you use it solely for business. But what happens if you use the timeshare for personal purposes only? The answer is, your timeshare can then qualify as a second home for purposes of the mortgage interest deduction. But be careful about renting out your timeshare. Doing so complicates things, generally … [Read more...]