A principal consideration for any new or existing business is choosing an appropriate legal entity. Available options in most states include C corporations, S corporations, general and limited partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited liability...
Are you thinking about turning an upcoming business trip into a family vacation this summer? This can be a great way to fund a portion of your vacation costs. But if you’re not careful, you could lose the tax benefits of business travel. Reasonable and necessary...
It seems like a simple question: How many full-time employees does your small business employ? But, when it comes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the answer can be complicated. The number of workers you employ determines whether your organization is an applicable...
Whenever cash or property passes between a closely held corporation and its shareholders, there are generally tax consequences. You can control these consequences by documenting your intentions for the transaction to be considered a corporate loan instead of a...
The recently-signed Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act (PATH Act) of 2015 reinstates some expired tax benefits retroactively and makes them permanent. On the list is the 100% tax exclusion of the gain from sales of qualified small business stock (QSBS). Example...
Now that the April 18 income tax filing deadline has passed, it may be tempting to set aside any thought of taxes until year end is approaching. But don’t succumb. For maximum tax savings, now is the time to start tax planning for 2016. More opportunities for tax...
Many businesses elect to operate as an S corporation to take advantage of federal tax benefits. The primary reasons for electing S status are limited liability of a corporation and the ability to pass corporate income, losses, deductions and credits through to...
You may be surprised to hear that most business deductions aren’t specifically listed in the Internal Revenue Code. It doesn’t explicitly state that you can deduct certain business expenses such as office supplies. There are some expenses that are detailed in the tax...
Last December, President Obama signed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act (PATH act) of 2015 into law. The new law contains several tax benefits for individuals and for companies. What’s more, the PATH act was not a simple “extenders” act, continuing certain...
Tax credits reduce tax liability dollar-for-dollar, making them particularly valuable. Two valuable credits are especially for small businesses that offer certain employee benefits. Can you claim one — or both — of them on your 2015 return? Retirement plan credit...
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