If you have not been following the news, you might not know that ridesharing apps like Uber & Lyft have recently won a major victory in court. The courts upheld Proposition 22, a voter-approved California law stating that rideshare drivers like those working for these two companies and DoorDash and other food delivery services are [...]
Do you have a hobby? In the age of Netflix and social media, it may seem like hobbies are a dying breed. Unless of course, you are an IRS agent reviewing tax returns, then you might see dozens of pesky and very expensive hobbies. Hobbies are legitimate (and healthy!) but too often they are abused [...]
Something we like to tell our clients regarding tax write-offs and advice: “If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” Such was the case when one man set the internet ablaze with his Tik Tok describing how he writes off all his business suits by turning them into “uniforms”. His advice was [...]
A lot of new changes have been taking place lately in regard to finances - the rise and fall of crypto empires, remote work testing the landscape of state income tax, and the uncertain future of many pandemic-era provisions. Not all of it is stressful and confusing though. New laws have brought some especially noteworthy [...]
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act introduced in 2017 had a widespread impact by nearly doubling the standard deduction for tax filers. While many people were pleased by that increase in the deduction, few realized how bunching tax deductions could help them to take greater advantage of this increase. Here is how it works. What [...]
The holidays are quickly approaching, with Thanksgiving just around the corner. Your company may want to spread some holiday cheer to your customers or employees. So, we thought a quick reminder on the tax rules related to holiday gifts and parties. Employee Holiday Gifts As a general rule, anything of value that a business transfers [...]
A tax deduction for your pet? We field all kinds of tax questions. A common one is “can I deduct my pet?” For the most part, the answer, is “no”. However, there are some possibilities to receive a deduction. Can I Claim my Pet as a Dependent? First, Let’s get this one out of the [...]
We get this question a lot. Unfortunately, you will not be so lucky when it comes to taxes. Gambling winnings are taxable income Winnings at a casino, on a scratch ticket, the bingo hall, or sportsbook are taxable income. The amount of income is the net winning on per wager. For example, if you bet [...]
As the country begins to climb out of the Covid-19 pandemic, business travel continues to increase. With that, we thought it would be a good time for a refresher on the deductibility of business travel expenses. Transportation, Lodging and Meals: The actual costs of travel, such as airfare, lodging, and ground transportation are deductible for [...]
Beginning with the 2022 tax year, annual business earnings exceeding $600 received through apps like Venmo, Zelle, Cash app or PayPal, must be reported to the IRS. The new tax law was included in the 2021 American Rescue Plan and went into effect on January 1st, 2022. Previously, third-party payment platforms were required to report [...]
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