Which Office Supplies are Tax-Deductible?
If you are of a certain age, you’ve probably walked through an Office Depot or Staples and marveled at the [...]
Tax Tips for Freelancers & Self-Employed
Freelancing and self-employment has been growing in popularity in the past few years in the post-pandemic workplace. With perks like [...]
Is Attending a Conference Tax Deductible?
Over the years, business conferences have gotten bigger and bolder. No longer mere networking events, they have turned into carnivals, [...]
Is Your Landscaping Tax Deductible?
While we at Clarksilva are gearing up for another crazy tax season, some others are gearing up for a different [...]
Calculating Mileage for Taxes
Ah, the great American road-trip. Hitting the open road with all the snacks, music and friends you can fit in [...]
Why Your Business Needs a Succession Plan
When you’re ready to move on to the next phase of your life, leaving your business behind can feel daunting. [...]
Why is Tax Planning Important For Your Business?
Tax season notoriously falls in the months before the April 15th deadline, where we all frantically scramble to get our [...]
Inflation Adjustments for the 2025 Tax Year
Inflation has been a hot topic for politicians, CEOs and everyone who steps into a grocery store these days. It’s [...]
What is Innocent Spouse Relief?
Tax mistakes happen everyday - the tax code is large and complicated after all - but what happens when the [...]
New Warning Signs for Bad ERC Claims
Just like Taylor Swift’s tour, the ERC era is still not over. The IRS has recently issued guidance that outlined [...]
Early Withdrawals of Your Retirement Accounts
The IRS has been busy lately - updating its Free File program, going after high income tax evaders and now [...]
What to Know about Taxes & Natural Disasters
You might have heard the news: this season is gearing up to be the most intense hurricane season we’ve seen [...]
Can your social media be used against you by the IRS?
Social media can get a pretty bad reputation, but it has helped us connect with family and friends in faraway [...]
Why Bookkeeping is Important for Small Businesses
2023 saw a record-breaking 5.5 million new applications for businesses filed in the United States, breaking previous records held in [...]
Look out for Wellness Scams Targeting HSA’s
Health savings accounts (HSA’s) have grown in popularity in recent years as healthcare costs have continued to increase. They allow [...]
Can my Pet be a Tax-Deductible Business Mascot?
Tax influencers - they’re everywhere. They are particularly pervasive this time of year with tax season starting. Recently a particular [...]
Is Your Independent Contractor Really an Employee?
With the rise of freelancing, companies have enjoyed the benefits of getting important work done without the sometimes arduous process [...]
How are Holiday Bonuses Taxed?
The holiday season is wonderful for so many reasons - special time with family and loved ones, cheerful festivities, gift [...]
Does my business need an EIN?
With a new year comes new goals, and for some that might mean starting a new business venture. Starting a [...]
How to Safeguard Your Tax Documents
In today’s digital world, many people engage with tax documents through electronic communications like bank statements, accounting software, and more. [...]
Can I deduct my swimming pool?
There’s a lot of outlandish tax advice circulating on the internet. However, there is one incredulous-sounding claim that is actually [...]
Tax Savings for Summer Camps and Daycares
Summer is a time associated with joy, leisure, adventure, and nature. But for busy working parents, summer can be a [...]
What Influencers Need to Know About Taxes
Influencers might seem like they live pretty charmed lives. Creating content and receiving free gifts and trips all the time? [...]
Staying Safe from A.I. Tax Scams
If news about A.I. has been all over your LinkedIn timeline lately, you aren't alone. With its new accessibility through [...]
The Benefits of Virtual CFO Services
CFOs, or Chief Financial Officers, are integral to the long-term financial success of your organization. They can help your team [...]
The Tax Benefits of Being an Independent Contractor
If you have not been following the news, you might not know that ridesharing apps like Uber & Lyft have [...]
What You Need to Know About Hobby Loss Rules
Do you have a hobby? In the age of Netflix and social media, it may seem like hobbies are a [...]
What is a Tax Deductible Uniform?
Something we like to tell our clients regarding tax write-offs and advice: “If it seems too good to be true, [...]
Big Updates for Retirement Accounts
A lot of new changes have been taking place lately in regard to finances - the rise and fall of [...]
Bunching deductions can provide greater tax deductions
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act introduced in 2017 had a widespread impact by nearly doubling the standard deduction for [...]
Tax Deductions for the Holidays
The holidays are quickly approaching, with Thanksgiving just around the corner. Your company may want to spread some holiday cheer [...]
A tax deduction for your pet
A tax deduction for your pet? We field all kinds of tax questions. A common one is “can I deduct [...]
Are gambling winnings taxable?
We get this question a lot. Unfortunately, you will not be so lucky when it comes to taxes. Gambling winnings [...]
Traveling for Business Again? What Expenses are Tax Deductible?
As the country begins to climb out of the Covid-19 pandemic, business travel continues to increase. With that, we thought [...]
The IRS is now Requiring Payment Apps to Report Earnings Exceeding $600
Beginning with the 2022 tax year, annual business earnings exceeding $600 received through apps like Venmo, Zelle, Cash app or [...]
Tax strategies in a down market
Let’s face it… the financial markets have been ugly lately. Nobody likes to see their account balances down, but there [...]
Can I deduct my boat?
Boating season is here and a question we get all the time is “can I deduct my boat? You might [...]
Is it time to convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA?
Background If you currently have a traditional IRA, you may be considering whether you should convert your IRA to a [...]
How to File for an Extension to File Your Personal Income Tax Return
The commonly known deadline for filing your personal income tax return with the IRS is April 15, however the IRS [...]
Are you responsible for “Nanny Taxes”?
If you employ household workers, which may include housekeepers, nannies, babysitters, gardeners, cooks, health care workers and other employees it [...]
Is it really the IRS?
Scam artists often pretend to be the IRS. The scammers impersonate the IRS to either intimidate someone into sending them [...]
Considering installing energy efficient property in your residence?
Are you considering adding an alternative energy system in your home? If so, the Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit provides [...]
Changed Jobs? Don’t forget your 401(k) account!
Have you changed jobs recently? If so, chances are you have a retirement account with your former employer and you [...]
Stock traders be aware of the wash sale rules
If you are considering selling stock at a loss to offset gains that you have realized during the year, it [...]
Employee Retention Tax Credits for Recovery Startup Businesses are Now Available
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 added the Recovery Startup Provision to the employee retention tax credit ("ERTC") to [...]
What is a 529 College Savings Plan?
A 529 College Savings Plan is a plan operated by a state or educational institution named after Section 529 of [...]
Considering hiring your child for the summer?
Attention business owners- hiring your child as an employee this summer might be a smart tax strategy. In most cases, [...]
The new 100% deductible meals expense
Included within the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, (CAA) was one important change, the temporary 100% meal deduction. Starting on January [...]
Can I apply the medical expense tax deduction to my return?
We get this question a lot at ClarkSilva. Luckily, it’s one of the few tax inquiries that are easy to [...]
Can I discard old tax records?
We get this question all the time at ClarkSilva, and for good reason. It’s tempting to toss old tax returns [...]
How much could you save with the Federal Tax Paid on Fuels credit?
When you buy gas at the pump you are paying a fuel tax to the federal government that they use [...]
Does my business qualify for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?
Established in 1996, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit available to employers for hiring individuals [...]
Changes to 1099 Forms for 2020
Many small businesses and self-employed individuals are familiar with Form 1099-MISC. Starting in 2020, the Internal Revenue Service has split [...]
How to Get a Tax Break on Customer Gifts
Sending gifts to your customers is a smart move for several reasons: it reinforces your relationship, it can be used [...]
Federal Income Tax Brackets Released for 2021: Has Yours Changed?
Tax rates haven't changed since 2018, however, the IRS updates the income brackets annually for inflation. Since tax planning is [...]
New $300 Charitable Deduction for Non-Itemizers
Don’t itemize, but you’re still eager to help your local charity out this season; sound familiar? Good news: the Coronavirus [...]
Qualified Retirement Plan Distribution Relief – Is It right for you?
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides qualified retirement plan distribution relief for those who need to [...]
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