To all those who have been fighting this battle from the trenches - keep hope! In an article published in The Chronicle of Philanthropy last week (click here for the article), the biggest challenge for non-profit success has been acknowledged by those who have the capacity to make a change. For decades, foundations, [...]
20% Tax Break - What You Need to Know By James P. McAndrews III, Director of Tax On August 7, 2018, the U.S. Treasury Department issued proposed regulations on the new 20% tax break included in last year’s $1.5 trillion tax reform bill. These regulations spell out what kinds of companies and professionals will qualify as [...]
The way healthcare is being paid for is changing across the nation. Whether it is Obamacare or a health savings account, there are many options to stay out of debt. Having a plan of some sort is vital in these days of rising health costs. Health Savings Account: HSA’s were established in 2003 and they [...]
Taxpayers and Identity Theft Identity theft is becoming all too common in today’s world, as it is a reality that many people will have to face in their lifetime. To go another step further, some people within this category will face one of the lesser known versions of theft - tax return identity theft. [...]
Nonprofits , unlike most businesses, have a separate monster to tackle when it comes to taxes – how to handle property that has been donated. Depending on what the property is, how much it is worth, and what it is used for, there are different rules to follow when reporting the property that was donated. [...]
The Freelancer and the SEP IRA Retirement Plan It seems like every day there is another story about how more and more of the workforce is choosing to freelance and create their own income. With freelancing comes different financial rules to follow. One of the most important questions: how do I save for retirement as [...]
New Features in Quickbooks 2016 For some, it is an early Christmas. For others, it is more features that need to be learned. Either way, QB 2016 is here and has some handy new features that are now available. Bill Tracker This new feature provides information to allow the user to manage bills in [...]
Restaurants and Tip Income How are tips affected by taxes? What are the different methods of assigning tip income? Are there credits to be taken as a restaurant owner? All of these are valid questions that need to be answered when figuring taxes for a restaurant. Total Receipts Restaurant employers must make sure that [...]
Charitable Contributions Thinking of ways to receive deductions on your upcoming tax return? There are different methods, but many go the route of charitable contributions. Charitable contributions can be a simple way to help the donor, while also helping others in need. What method should I use on my taxes? How much can [...]
IRS2Go and Direct Pay for Taxes In order to help the taxpayer, the IRS has developed a service that makes it much more convenient to pay taxes. Introducing Direct Pay. This service allows the taxpayer to pay a tax bill or estimated tax payments directly from a checking or savings account at no extra [...]
