Expenses Paid for with PPP Loan Funds are Now Deductible

After many months of debate and consternation, Congress has finally overridden the guidance issued by the IRS and Secretary Mnuchin regarding deducibility of expenses paid for with PPP loan funds.   The Relief Act states “no deduction shall be denied, no tax attribute shall be reduced, and no basis increase shall be denied, by reason […]

Rightsizing your sales force

With the year 2020 coming to a close and hopefully the COVID-19 pandemic with it, the new year may be the best time to revaluate your sales force.   Maybe the economic changes triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic led you to downsize earlier in the year. Or perhaps you’ve added to your sales team to […]

Are you eligible for the medical expense deduction?

Although medical expenses are tax deductible, many people cannot qualify for the deduction. With tax planning from a trusted advisor, you may be able to time discretionary medical expenses to your advantage for tax purposes.   Itemizers must meet a threshold For 2020, the medical expense deduction can only be claimed to the extent your […]

Savings with the heavy SUV tax break

If you have been contemplating replacing a business vehicle, you could take advantage of several tax savings strategies by purchasing an SUV!   Cars are subject to more restrictive tax depreciation rules than those that apply to other depreciable assets. Under so-called “luxury auto” rules, depreciation deductions are artificially “capped.” So is the alternative Section […]

Do you have a technology executive on your staff?

If not, it may be a good idea. The global COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many companies giving them new challenges this year. These same challenges, however, have created opportunities and accelerated changes that were probably going to occur all along and Rudler is here to explain. One particular area of speedy transformation is technology. It’s […]

Does your job allow you to contribute to a 401(k) plan?

If so, take advantage of it and save for retirement. If your employer offers a 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plan, contributing to the plan is a smart way to build a substantial sum of money for retirement, with tax advantages. This can be accomplished with a straight 401(k) plan or a Roth 401(k), or a […]

Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction Basics

Many business owners wonder if they’re eligible to take the qualified business income (QBI) deduction (sometimes referred to as the pass-through deduction or Section 199A deduction). Your Rudler, PSC advisors are here to help with all your QBI questions. The QBI deduction: Is available to owners of sole proprietorships, single member limited liability companies (LLCs), […]