Some business owners can employ a spouse and work happily together. Other business owners just can’t work with their spouse. If you’re a person who can employ your spouse and make it work, I’ve got some good news for you. You may be eligible to use some terrific tax-saving strategies. As we’ll explain below, the key to making these strategies work is to use benefits … [Read more...]
COVID-19: The IRS Goes Easy on Taxpayers Who Owe Back Taxes
It should come as no surprise that many taxpayers are struggling to pay their taxes. In fact, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, over 11,000,000 taxpayers owe back taxes to the IRS. During the first phase of the pandemic, the IRS put a temporary halt to most of its collection efforts. A big help. However, a while ago the IRS started ramping up its collection efforts again … [Read more...]
Good News If Your PPP Loan Is for $50,000 or Less
Thinking of applying for your Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) loan forgiveness? Then here’s some good news for you… If your PPP loan takes your employees into account andYour PPP loan was for $50,000 or less… … your loan-forgiveness account may have increased by 100% even though you reduced employee pay or headcount. What’s more, this new Small Business … [Read more...]
Tax Considerations When a Loved One Passes Away (Part 1)
When a loved one passes away and the painful grieving process begins, the last thing on your mind are taxes and complicated financial matters. But these things are tremendously important, and as soon as possible you’ll need to attend to them. That’s why, starting with this issue, the Tax Reduction Letter is beginning a three-part series designed to help executors perform … [Read more...]
Refresher on Tax-Smart College Savings Strategies for Parents
You already know that college is expensive. But only when you start writing checks to cover your youngster’s college bills, do you really start feeling the terrible pain. How much pain? Well, the average cost of college tuition, fees, and room and board was recently running at $32,500.If your son or daughter is heading to a private, non-profit four-year college, you’ll … [Read more...]