Tax, Accounting, and Business Insights

As we come out of the pandemic, you may be traveling again for business. There are a number of rules for deducting business travel expenses. Here are some of them.

The past couple of years have shown that unexpected events can wreak havoc on even the best-laid business plan. In a volatile economic climate, it’s wise to be prepared for every eventuality — including the possibility of selling your business fast. Even if the sale isn’t urgent, it’s important to prepare your business for potential

The IRS recently released guidance providing the 2022 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).

If you’re running a business, whether it’s new or established, it’s possible that you may experience losses. But don’t worry, the federal tax code can help. You have the option of applying your losses to offset taxable income in future years, subject to certain limitations, through the net operating loss deduction. Qualifying for a Net

There’s no easy way to determine reasonable compensation. Here are some steps you can take to make it more likely that the compensation you earn will be considered “reasonable.”

If your company needs to expand or relocate, keep the rehabilitation tax credit in mind, especially if you like old buildings. Qualified Rehabilitation Tax Credit Expenses The credit for a qualified renovated building that is also a certified historic structure is equal to 20% of the qualified rehabilitation expenditures (QREs). A qualified rehabilitated building is

As a business owner, you should be aware that you can save family income and payroll taxes by hiring your child.

Nonprofits must manage their financial and accounting records even though they are not subject to income tax. This includes preparing financial statements, collecting payroll taxes, projecting budgets and tracking performance. If nonprofit accounting procedures are not monitored, they can become inefficient over time. Here are some suggestions for policies that your nonprofit should review on

Nowadays, the majority of companies have some intangible assets. These assets’ tax treatment may be complicated. What makes intangible assets so complex? According to IRS regulations, costs that must be capitalized include: Acquiring or creating an intangible asset, Creating or enhancing a separate, distinct intangible asset, Creating or enhancing a “future benefit” identified in IRS

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) imposed a new limitation on deductions of business interest expense by certain companies. And the limit, found in Section 163(j) of the Internal Revenue Code, became even more restrictive in 2022 — especially for capital-intensive businesses. As a business owner, you should determine whether the deduction limitation applies

Which assets cannot be depreciated? As a business owner, it’s important to know which assets can — and cannot — be depreciated in order to properly calculate your tax obligations.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was passed into law in 2017, but its effects are still being felt years later. A number of the law’s provisions have already expired or will do so soon. The present deduction for research and experimentation (R&E) costs was one provision that ended last year. R&E Expenses Numerous