by ABIP | Aug 2, 2023 | Accounting, Individuals, News, Newsletter, Taxes
With hurricane season in the East and South, wildfire season in the West, and severe weather season in the middle of the county, now is a good time to create or review emergency preparedness plans for surviving natural disasters. Here are three steps taxpayers can...
by ABIP | Aug 1, 2023 | Accounting, Business, Individuals, News, Newsletter, Taxes
If you’re self-employed and use your car, SUV or other vehicle for business, you can deduct certain business-related vehicle expenses. Depending on the cost of operating the vehicle or how much you drive it, as well as how much of your use of the vehicle is for...
by ABIP | Jul 7, 2023 | Accounting, Individuals, News, Newsletter, Real Estate
Home equity represents a significant portion of the average retiree’s wealth. If you’re 62 or older and house-rich but cash-poor, a reverse mortgage loan allows you to convert part of the equity in your home into cash – without having to sell your...
by ABIP | Jul 7, 2023 | Accounting, Business, News, Newsletter, Taxes
At some point, most small business owners will visit a bank or other lending institution to borrow money. Understanding what your bank wants and how to approach it properly can mean the difference between getting a loan for expansion or scrambling to find cash from...
by ABIP | Jul 7, 2023 | Accounting, Individuals, Newsletter, Taxes
Hobby activities are a source of income for many taxpayers. As a reminder, this income must be reported on tax returns. But the reporting rules are different than for income from a for-profit business. For one thing, hobbyists can’t deduct their hobby expenses....
