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Your Small Business Tax Strategies – The Third Quarter
Published on 2011-07-01 13:58:12
Being prepared for the small business tax that you will have in 2011 should be a top priority. Staying ahead of the curve helps as well. So here are your 3rd quarter tax strategies to know. July: Friday, Jul. 15th – June 2011 payroll tax deposit is
Escape the Debt Forgiveness Tax Trap
Published on 2011-06-27 09:56:53
For this blog post, I’m happy to have Patricia Briggs as a guest blogger for you: There is no doubt that bankruptcy must always be the last resort. Before filing a bankruptcy, you should try every option available. It may be either credit couns
How Hiring a Consultant Can Help Your Small Business Accounting
Published on 2011-06-09 12:55:02
Hiring a consultant verses buying a new car; a lot of people believe they are comparable… …when it comes to value received for dollars paid. However, there are consultants out there who are able to pay for themselves over and over for the sma
Did You Know That Hiring Your Under 18 Child Can Benefit Your Tax Planning?
Published on 2011-05-26 12:38:39
Hiring your children that are under the age of 18 can… …also make your tax planning easier, as you can get an income tax deduction. If you’re a sole proprietor or a husband and wife partnership (in other words, not a corporation) you ca
Buying and Renting Your Parents Home Back to Them Can Make Your Tax Planning Easier!
Published on 2011-05-12 12:30:19
If you buy your parents’ home and rent it back to them… …you can create a nice tax break. Your tax planning will definitely benefit from doing this! A simple transaction can be a win-win for both you and your parents or in-laws. Ass
Insurance, Make Your Retirement Planning More Stable.
Published on 2011-04-28 12:14:58
There are a few things that you can do to… This is a Bonus Tip to the “3 Tips To Help You Sit Pretty In Retirement” eBook. …make your retirement planning more stable! You can get: Long Term Care Insurance Life Insurance Disabi
7 Things You Should Know About the Tax Consequences of Debt Forgiveness
Published on 2011-04-14 09:47:36
Over the past few weeks I’ve given you some valuable insight in regards to how the IRS will treat your short sale or foreclosure when you file your income taxes. In case you haven’t read this information, you can download it for FREE from my eBoo
#7 – Filing Your Foreclosure/Short Sale Taxes
Published on 2011-04-07 09:46:20
This is the seventh tip in our series 7 Things You Should Know About the Tax Consequences of Debt Forgiveness which is also available as a free eBook from your Fort Myers Accounting Firm. It is possible for you to receive multiple tax forms (1099A &#
Small Business Tax Strategies for Your Business – The Second Quarter
Published on 2011-04-01 13:43:35
Now that you are past the 1st quarter of 2011 and your small business tax strategies should be off to a great start… …it’s time to consider your 2nd quarter tax strategies! Let’s take a look… April: Monday, Apr. 18th – Par
#6 – Filing 1099 IRS Forms That Deal With Mortgage Debt, Part 2
Published on 2011-03-31 09:44:53
This is the sixth tip in our series 7 Things You Should Know About the Tax Consequences of Debt Forgiveness which is also available as a free eBook from your Naples Accounting Firm. If your home has been foreclosed on by the bank, you will typically
#5 – Filing 1099 IRS Forms That Deal With Mortgage Debt, Part 1
Published on 2011-03-24 09:43:09
This is the fifth tip in our series 7 Things You Should Know About the Tax Consequences of Debt Forgiveness which is also available as a free eBook from your Fort Myers Accounting Firm. The 1099 IRS Forms are used by various entities to report income
#4 – IRS Form 982 – Insolvency
Published on 2011-03-17 09:41:54
This is the fourth tip in our series 7 Things You Should Know About the Tax Consequences of Debt Forgiveness which is also available as a free eBook from your Naples Accounting Firm. IRS Form 982 generally says that “the amount by which you benefit
#3 – The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
Published on 2011-03-10 09:40:17
This is the third tip in our series 7 Things You Should Know About the Tax Consequences of Debt Forgiveness which is also available as a free eBook from your Fort Myers Accounting Firm. The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, is most common
#2 – Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007
Published on 2011-03-03 09:27:24
This is the second tip in our series 7 Things You Should Know About the Tax Consequences of Debt Forgiveness which is also available as a free eBook from your Naples Accounting Firm. A foreclosure or short sale of your home can be a double edged swor
#1 – How the IRS Treats Short Sales
Published on 2011-02-24 11:47:22
This is the first tip in our series 7 Things You Should Know About the Tax Consequences of Debt Forgiveness which is also available as a free eBook from your Fort Myers Accounting Firm. With all of the foreclosures and short sales occurring all over
If You’ve Had a Short Sale or Foreclosure, You Need to Know the Tax Laws Regarding Debt Forgiveness
Published on 2011-02-17 11:31:46
With the real estate market crisis, more and more families have been forced into foreclosure or finding other ways, such as a short sale to eliminate their mounting debt. However, many are unaware of the tax consequences of such actions. Our goal is
Your Social Security Planning in 7 Easy To Understand Tips.
Published on 2011-02-16 10:27:49
So you have started looking at how… your social security benefits will factor into your retirement plan. There a many factors that can affect the amount of benefits that you will get from your social security. Things such as the age you choose
Tip 7: What are the Social Security Benefits for Divorced Spouses?
Published on 2011-02-10 13:57:34
If you are divorced, your ex-spouse may qualify… This is the 7th tip in our series entitled “The Nuts & Bolts of Social Security in 7 Easy Tips.” …for social security benefits on your earnings. To qualify, your ex-spouse must meet
Tip 6: What are the Social Security Death Benefits?
Published on 2011-01-27 13:51:22
You may want to know… This is the 6th tip in our series entitled “The Nuts & Bolts of Social Security in 7 Easy Tips.” …what exactly the social security death benefits are. This may be a touchy subject because who really wants to
Your Small Business Tax Strategies for the First Quarter
Published on 2011-01-19 13:40:15
Do you have your small business tax strategies planned out for 2011? If you don’t, you probably should get on top of it! So here are your 1st quarter tax strategies. January: Employers should prepare copies of W-2’s and give them to employees by
Tip 5: Confused About Social Security Planning? Here are 2 Ideas To Help Clear Things Up
Published on 2011-01-13 13:45:36
So you’re still a little confused about… This is the 5th tip in our series entitled “The Nuts & Bolts of Social Security in 7 Easy Tips.” …your social security planning? It’s okay, because it can be complicated. So her
Tip 4: What is the Taxability of Your Social Security Benefits?
Published on 2010-12-30 13:34:23
Over the last few blog posts, I’ve reviewed important year-end information for you. Now we’re back to our “Nuts & Bolts of Social Security” blog series… Social security benefits may be taxable… This is the
The 1099 Tax Form and Why You Should File it on Time
Published on 2010-12-27 16:00:37
Now, more than ever before, the IRS is buckling down… on those people and businesses that are failing to file or issue their 1099 tax form. A form that is filed late will only cost you around $50 per form. A form that is not filed or issued cou
17 Year End Tax Saving Tips for 2010 – What You Need To Know!
Published on 2010-12-23 12:17:51
Have you taken care of your… …tax deductions and year-end planning yet? If you haven’t, then you probably haven’t heard of all the latest and sometimes obscure tax deductions that you can take advantage of. Make sure that you check ou
Five Tips for Business Year-End Tax Planning After the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 – Part 2
Published on 2010-12-16 12:16:10
Have you done your… …year-end tax planning yet? You should be getting on top of it, because now is the time to do it. If you weren’t aware that company parties, that include your entire workforce, don’t fall under the 50% deductible l
Five Tips for Business Year-End Tax Planning After the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 – Part 1
Published on 2010-12-09 12:14:50
So you are getting ready for some year-end tax planning this year… …but are you keeping in mind the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010? You should definitely know about this act, as it will be affecting you. The new law increases the maximum
Six Tips to Reduce Your Personal Income Taxes – Part 2
Published on 2010-12-02 12:13:47
It’s that time of the year again… …and you’ll need to take care of your income taxes. A great way to reduce your taxes is to pay your state taxes within the year that they are due. If you wait to pay your state taxes until the yea
Six Tips to Reduce Your Personal Income Taxes – Part 1
Published on 2010-11-25 12:12:13
It’s not as difficult as you might think… …to reduce your personal income taxes . In fact there are at least a couple good ways for you to start reducing your income taxes today. Did you know that going green can help you reduce your ta