Lost your job? Here are the tax aspects of an employee termination
Posted March 10, 2022 / No comments
terminated from employment, taxes are probably the last thing on your mind. However, there are tax implications due to your changed personal and professional circumstances. Depending on your situation, the tax aspects can be complex and require you to make decisions that may affect your tax picture this year and for years to come. Unemployment
Read MoreDoes your business barter? Here are some facts you should know
Posted March 9, 2022 / No comments
In today’s economy, many small businesses are strapped for cash. They may find it beneficial to barter or trade for goods and services instead of paying cash for them. Bartering is the oldest form of trade and the internet has made it easier to engage with other businesses. But if your business gets involved in
Read MoreThere still may be time to cut your tax bill with an IRA
Posted March 1, 2022 / No comments
If you’re getting ready to file your 2021 tax return, and your tax bill is more than you’d like, there might still be a way to lower it. If you’re eligible, you can make a deductible contribution to a traditional IRA right up until the April 18, 2022, filing date and benefit from the tax
Read MoreAre you ready for the 2021 gift tax return deadline?
Posted February 23, 2022 / No comments
The annual gift tax exclusion has increased in 2022 to $16,000 but was $15,000 for 2021. Generally, you must file a gift tax return for 2021 if, during the tax year, you made gifts: That exceeded the $15,000-per-recipient gift tax annual exclusion for 2021 (other than to your U.S. citizen spouse), That you wish to
Read MoreCan you deduct the costs of a spouse on a business trip?
Posted February 22, 2022 / No comments
If you own your own company and travel for business, you may wonder whether you can deduct the costs of having your spouse accompany you on trips. The rules for deducting a spouse’s travel costs are very restrictive. First of all, to qualify, your spouse must be your employee. This means you can’t deduct the
Read MoreMarried couples filing separate tax returns: Why would they do it?
Posted February 15, 2022 / No comments
If you’re married, you may wonder whether you should file joint or separate tax returns. The answer depends on your individual tax situation. In general, it depends on which filing status results in the lowest tax. But keep in mind that, if you and your spouse file a joint return, each of you is “jointly
Read MoreDid you give to charity in 2021? Make sure you have substantiation
Posted February 8, 2022 / No comments
If you donated to charity last year, letters from the charities may have appeared in your mailbox recently acknowledging the donations. But what happens if you haven’t received such a letter — can you still claim a deduction for the gift on your 2021 income tax return? It depends. The requirements To prove a charitable
Read MoreThe 2021 gift tax return deadline is almost here, too
Posted February 3, 2022 / No comments
April 18, 2022, is the deadline for filing your federal income tax return. Keep in mind that the gift tax return deadline is on the very same date. So, if you made large gifts to family members or heirs last year, it’s important to determine whether you’re required to file Form 709. Filing requirements Generally,
Read More2022 tax calendar
Posted January 31, 2022 / No comments
To help you make sure you don’t miss any important 2022 deadlines, we’ve provided this summary of when various tax-related forms, payments and other actions are due. Please review the calendar and let us know if you have any questions about the deadlines or would like assistance in meeting them. Date Deadline for January 31
Read MoreKeeping meticulous records is the key to tax deductions and painless IRS audits
Posted January 31, 2022 / No comments
If you operate a business, or you’re starting a new one, you know you need to keep records of your income and expenses. Specifically, you should carefully record your expenses in order to claim all of the tax deductions to which you’re entitled. And you want to make sure you can defend the amounts reported
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