Do you claim the home-office deduction? If you do, do you claim zero depreciation so you can avoid the recapture tax? If the answer is “yes,” you may or may not have made the right decision. How can you find out if you’re handling things the right way? Easy. Read my new article titled Tax Tips: Home-Office Deduction: Should I Claim Depreciation? Three ways our … [Read more...]
Selling Your Business: Sell Corporate Stock as an Asset Sale
Selling your S or C corporation can be a tricky business. Which is why you should consider selling your corporate stock as an asset sale. You see, an asset sale can help you avoid double taxation, get rid of known and unknown liabilities, and give your buyer a step-up basis. You’ll get the whole story when you read my new article titled Tax Tips: Selling Your Business: … [Read more...]
Golden Nugget: New Write-Offs in New Repair Regulations
Good news from the IRS! (You read that right. Uncle Sam actually has some good news for you.) You see, with the new “tangible property” regulations, you can now write off replaced components like roofs, HVAC systems, lighting systems, etc. Want to learn how to take advantage of two great new ways to save on taxes? You’ll find out how to come out a winner when you read … [Read more...]
Selling Your Business: How to sell intangible assets the right way
Thinking about selling your business? Then don’t forget that it may include some extremely valuable “intangible assets.” Intangible assets include customer lists, goodwill, proprietary software, and much more. If you do decide to sell your business, here is what you need to know: Intangibles sold by your sole proprietorship or single-member LLC. If you sell a … [Read more...]
Watch out for “phantom depreciation!”
Careful! You may be the victim of “phantom depreciation.” This occurs when the tax law depreciates your vehicles or other assets without giving you any deductions! Phantom depreciation can cost you money when you fail to elect out of bonus depreciation. But keep your chin up. We’ll explain how to solve your problems when you read my new article titled Tax Tips: Fix Your … [Read more...]