On December 27, 2020, the newConsolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) became law. How will it affect you? For the answer, read the full article… “Update: COVID-19 Tax Relief MeasuresAfter the New Law” A little history… As you probably remember, the CARES Act made many temporary changes in the tax law. Some were helpful. Some were not. But the CARES Act changes … [Read more...]
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Create Deductions: Use Your Vacation Home for Business Lodging
Do you own a vacation home or condo? If the answer is yes, remember this… If you use your property for personal use and business lodging, you’re entitled to some valuable deductions. What’s more, you can avoid oppressive vacation-home, and passive-loss rules… rules that can cost you big money and big problems with the IRS. (NOTE: Because we’re in the midst of the … [Read more...]
Does the Per Diem Expense Option Stick It to Business Owners?
If you run your own business and travel on business, the per diem option may look like a good deal. I get it. That’s because instead of keeping track of every dollar you spend on travel and lodging, you can deduct a fixed amount and call it a day. But be careful! There’s a business-owner per diem trap set for youthat you don’t want to fall into. What is it? How … [Read more...]
Per Diems Post-Tax Reform: What the TCJA Has and Hasn’t Changed
Do you have employees who travel on business for your company? Then you know that complicated recordkeeping is a royal pain in the neck for you and your employees. What’s more, handling things the wrong way puts you at risk for an audit disallowance. Well, there’s a solution to these problems. Consider using the IRS travel per diem method. Want to learn how the per … [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...]