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How To Navigate The Tax Rules For Business Gifts

Business gift giving is a way to say thank you to customers, suppliers, and employees, and to show your appreciation for the business relationship. Do you know how to treat gifts for tax purposes? Here’s an overview. Gifts to non-employees The general rule is you can...

Understand This Depreciation Rule When Buying Assets

You’re already aware that depreciation expensing techniques help reduce federal taxes when you purchase business assets such as autos, machinery, equipment, and furniture at year-end. But did you know that might not be as true this year as it once was? Here’s why....

Last-minute tax savers for individuals

Even though the end of the year is fast approaching, you still have time to trim your 2015 federal income tax bill. Here are suggestions. State and local income taxes. If you prepay certain state and local taxes, you can claim the deduction on your 2015 return....

Five Year-End Tax Savers for Business

The year is nearly over, but you can still take action to lower your business income tax during the final months of 2015. Here are five moves to consider. Postpone revenue to 2016. If your business reports on the cash basis, delay billing your customers long enough to...

Plan Your Estate to Reflect Your Intentions

If you own assets that you’d like to leave to a loved one, you have an estate. But without a plan, your state of residence will choose your heir — not necessarily the result you intended. How can you ensure your intentions will be realized? Start by understanding the...

Cash or Accrual? Do You Know the Difference?

When you start a business, you have many decisions to make. One is the method of accounting your business will use for reporting income and expenses on your tax return. Two methods generally used are “cash” and “accrual.” The cash method is the easiest to implement....