What’s the best way for you to deduct your business vehicle? Should you use… The IRS mileage rate? or The actual expense method? If you’re using the mileage rate because you think it’s easier, or because you believe you won’t have to keep a mileage log, you could be in for a nasty surprise. To find out which deduction method actually puts more money in your pocket, try … [Read more...]
How to avoid unpaid payroll-tax penalties
If you’ve failed to pay the payroll taxes you owe, you could be in serious trouble. You see, the IRS has a mechanism called “The Trust Fund Recovery Penalty” that can make you personally liable for the unpaid trust fund taxes, regardless of the kind of business entity you’re running! How does the IRS use the law to come down hard on payroll-tax debtors? And what can you do … [Read more...]
A quick guide to real estate options
Using options can be a great way to increase profits on real estate investments and rentals. But you have to be careful and avoid a number of dangerous traps. That’s why my new article makes “must” reading. It can help you avoid making costly errors and show you how to maximize profits. Want to find out more? Read my new article titled Tax Tips: Make Sure Your Real … [Read more...]
Good news for commercial property owners!
If you own commercial property, you’ve got to love the “Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes (PATH) Act” that’s now the law. Why? Because, thanks to the PATH Act, qualified leasehold improvements to your commercial property can deliver three huge tax-deduction-acceleration breaks through 2019! Want to find how to put this extremely helpful new law to work for you? Read my … [Read more...]
Cash in on “goodwill” when you sell your business
When it comes time to sell your business, you’ll have to consider the intangible asset of goodwill. Definition: Goodwill is the value of a business in excess of its identifiable tangible and intangible assets. It represents the value of your reputation and customer loyalty. Goodwill can be worth a lot of money when you sell, but there are tax consequences that you have to be … [Read more...]