December 31 is approaching fast. Why are we calling attention to this date? Because it’s the last day you can take advantage of some valuable tax deductions you might have overlooked. That’s right. If you know the IRS rules (and we do!), your currently-owned business cars, SUVs, trucks, and vans, (and even your personal vehicles!), can be the source of significant … [Read more...]
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2019 Last-Minute Vehicle Purchases to Save on Taxes
I’m an accountant, not a car salesman, but I want to make this high-pressure sales pitch right now… “My friends, if you need a replacement business car, SUV, van, or pickup truck, now is the time to buy!” Why? Because if you act promptly, you can take advantage of some extremely valuable deductions. But don’t forget … you have to own the vehicle and place it in service … [Read more...]
Spousal Business and the 199A Deduction
I’d like to ask you a hypothetical question. (If you know the answer, great. If not, I’ll help you out.) Here are the facts of the story you’ll need to know… Fact #1: A doctor operates a medical practice as an S corporation and he’s the sole shareholder. Fact #2: His wife owns an advertising firm that she also operates as an S corporation. She is the sole … [Read more...]
Creating More Business-Meal Tax Deductions After the TCJA
Eat up! Thanks to changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), it’s now much easier to write-off business meals for you, your customers, other business contacts — and even your spouse! That’s right. The IRS has reverted to the pre-1963 (more business-friendly) “ordinary” and “necessary” business-expense rules. So what are they? We’ll explain fully when you read my new … [Read more...]
Personal Use of Your Rental Triggers Ugly Vacation-Home Rules
Sole use dwellings: If you own a vacation home that only you use, your tax situation is pretty straightforward. Rental dwellings: If you rent a dwelling to a tenant who lives there exclusively, you’re also in good shape. Dual use: When you use the dwelling for both personal and rental use, you create the possibility of tax-free rent, rental property deductions, and extra … [Read more...]