Investing strategies to reduce your tax at year end.

If you are looking to reduce your tax liability for the year, here are some ways to reduce it. Even though your investments may not have done well in 2022 there are still opportunities to reduce your tax from your actual or paper losses. Tax rates on sales Individuals are subject to tax at a […]

Unsure how to record the cost of intangible assets? Here’s how.

There are complex rules that need to be followed when recording intangible assets for tax purposes. What makes intangibles so complicated? IRS regulations require the capitalization of costs to: Acquire or create an intangible asset, Create or enhance a separate, distinct intangible asset, Create or enhance a “future benefit” identified in IRS guidance as capitalizable, […]

Does your start-up business have a practical budget?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, during the month of October 2022, a total of 432,834 new business applications for tax identification numbers was received. Well-established businesses tend to have business plans and budgets and it’s important to have these things when starting a new company. Continue reading this article for some basics of practical […]

Do you know how savings bonds are taxed?

Have you ever received a savings bond as a gift or purchased one years ago? Do you ever think about how the interest earned on these bonds is taxed? Are there any potential unexpected tax consequences that need to be thought of when the bond reaches final maturity? Learn more about savings bonds and what […]

Does your business deduct computer software costs?

Buying or leasing computer software to operate a business is very common these days as well as having businesses that create the software to use in products or services or to sell or lease to others. If your business is involved in any of these situations, it’s important to be cognizant of the complicated rules […]

Adjusting your Marketing Strategies?

2022 is coming to an end and due to the changes in rising inflation and supply chain issues, marketing strategies should be reevaluated and adjusted to best fit your customer’s needs. Address the audience A good place to start is with your audience. To whom will you market your business? Consider each prospect, existing customer […]

Adopting a Child can Provide Tax Savings

If you are planning on adopting a child in the near future, there are a couple tax benefits that you can utilize. In 2022, parents may be able to claim up to $14,890 for qualified adoption expense for each child. This is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of tax. The parents may also be able to exclude […]