2023 saw a record-breaking 5.5 million new applications for businesses filed in the United States, breaking previous records held in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Post-pandemic small business growth has helped a lot of people turn the tragedy of unexpected job loss into a new passion and purpose. But with these exciting new ventures comes a [...]
Tax influencers - they’re everywhere. They are particularly pervasive this time of year with tax season starting. Recently a particular "tax influencer" shared a questionable strategy for how they wrote off a horse they acquired. They simply made it a mascot for their tax strategy firm, genius right? Well, not exactly - before you round [...]
With the rise of freelancing, companies have enjoyed the benefits of getting important work done without the sometimes arduous process of setting up a new employee and managing their tax withholding. However, what happens when employees are misclassified as independent contractors? Although this is sometimes a purposeful choice on behalf of employers looking to exploit [...]
The holiday season is wonderful for so many reasons - special time with family and loved ones, cheerful festivities, gift giving and year-end work bonuses. If you are fortunate enough to receive a bonus at your work, you might be wondering how exactly it's taxed and what you’ll be left with afterwards. Before you share [...]
With a new year comes new goals, and for some that might mean starting a new business venture. Starting a new business can be an exciting and rewarding journey but there is a lot to consider when diving in. One question we often hear is "Does my business need an EIN?". An EIN (Employee Identification [...]
In today’s digital world, many people engage with tax documents through electronic communications like bank statements, accounting software, and more. Utilizing digital platforms can mean extra security for your financial records and an easy-to-access paper trail for those who are technologically savvy. However, many essential tax documents like W2’s are still paper copies sent by [...]
There’s a lot of outlandish tax advice circulating on the internet. However, there is one incredulous-sounding claim that is actually partially true - and that’s the fact that you can deduct your swimming pool. Sometimes. As always, there are a lot of caveats and conditions that need to be met for this to be a [...]
Summer is a time associated with joy, leisure, adventure, and nature. But for busy working parents, summer can be a stressful time with kids out of school and wandering aimlessly. Many take advantage of daycares, babysitters, and summer camps to help entertain their little ones and the great news is that these can result in [...]
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 [...]
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