The IRS has announced the special “per diem” rates that became effective Oct. 1, 2021. Here are the basics of these rates.
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With fall foliage here in many areas, it’s time for businesses to start thinking about year-end tax strategies. It’s also time to think about the fourth quarter 2021 tax filing deadlines.
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Have you bought or sold business assets in an M&A deal in 2021 or are in the process of a transaction? If so, you must report the details to the IRS. The tax agency may then compare what both parties report to ensure they match.
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If your business is victimized by theft, embezzlement or internal fraud, you may be able to claim a tax deduction for the loss. But there are requirements that must be followed as one U.S. Tax Court decision illustrates.
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If you own or operate a business, you may not know that the IRS has “Audit Techniques Guides” for certain industries and tax issues. IRS examiners use them to prepare for audits and you can read them too. Here’s how.
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Divorce may have tax implications for the spouses involved, especially if one or both of them owns a business. Here are some of the issues involved.
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If your corporation defaults on a loan that you guarantee, you don’t want to be blindsided by the tax implications.
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Certain types of businesses receive large payments of cash. They may be required to report the transactions to the IRS. Here are the rules.
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If you spend money personally on behalf of your closely held corporation, you want to make sure either you or the business can deduct the expense. Here are the rules.
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The IRS will impose the “Trust Fund Recovery Penalty” on certain business owners and managers personally if employment taxes aren’t paid to the government. Find out if you could be liable.
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Owners of “pass-through” businesses can claim a valuable tax deduction that was created by a 2017 law. Here’s how much it’s worth and who is eligible.
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On the road again for business? Here’s a rundown of costs you can deduct for business travel.
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Although you might want to enjoy the lazy days of summer, employers and businesses should be careful not to miss these third quarter 2021 tax deadlines.
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Business owners that operate as an S corporation are subject to income tax, but not self-employment tax, on their share of the entity’s income. Here’s how the rules work.
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Employee or independent contractor? That’s the question businesses ask when they bring on certain workers. Here are the basic rules to help keep you out of tax trouble.
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Some employers offer educational assistance plans as a recruitment and retention tool. Here are the rules to help ensure the fringe benefit is tax free to employees.
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There’s a great deal of interest in alternative energy technologies today. If your business invests in certain equipment or property, what are the federal tax benefits? This article explains.
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To keep executive compensation deductible, C corporation owners want to ensure it’s reasonable. Otherwise, it could be deemed a dividend. Here’s why it matters.
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Small business owners are sometimes reluctant to set up retirement plans because of the administrative burdens. Here are two options to consider that have less stringent requirements than traditional qualified retirement plans.
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Thinking about hiring your teenager to work in your business? There can be significant tax benefits.
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