If you’re getting a divorce, or are in the process of getting one, my new article makes must reading. Why? Because the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) significantly changed the way you should handle divorce planning now. Failing to understand how to comply with Uncle Sam’s rules can cost you a lot of money. That’s why it’s so important for you to read my new article … [Read more...]
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Know These Divorce-Related Tax Issues for Small-Business Owners
Are you going through a divorce or thinking about ending your marriage? If you are, I urge you to consider the important tax consequence you’ll face. Thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), those consequences have changed for tax-years 2018 and later. As a small business owner, what do you need to know in order to emerge from a divorce with the most favorable tax … [Read more...]
2019 Last-Minute Year-End Tax Deductions for Existing Vehicles
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...]
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...]