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Sending the Kids to Day Camp May Bring a Tax Break
Among the many challenges of parenthood is childcare for kids when school lets out. Babysitters are one option, or you might consider sending them to a day camp. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but if you do choose a day camp, you could be eligible for a tax...
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What Expenses Can’t Be Written Off by Your Business?
If you check the Internal Revenue Code, you may be surprised to find that most business deductions aren’t specifically listed there. For example, the tax law doesn’t explicitly state that you can deduct office supplies and certain other expenses. Some expenses are...
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Help Prevent Financial Scams Aimed at Older People
Scam artists seek new ways to steal financial data and money from vulnerable people in any season. Such fraudulent activities often target older adults. Here are three ways to help prevent elder financial abuse and fraud, whether you’re in this age bracket or you...
Texas Franchise Reports
Texas franchise reports are initially due May 15, 2024. An extension of time to file a franchise tax report will be tentatively granted upon receipt of an appropriate timely online extension payment or request on a form provided by the Comptroller if the extension is...
Payable-on-Death Accounts: Beneficial Tools if Used Correctly
Payable-on-death (POD) accounts can be a quick, simple, and inexpensive way to transfer assets outside of probate. They can be used for bank or credit union accounts, certificates of deposit, and even brokerage accounts. Setting up such an account is as easy as...
Is Your Business Closing? Here Are Your Final Tax Responsibilities.
Businesses shut down for many reasons. Examples include an owner’s retirement, a lease expiration, staffing shortages, partner conflicts and increased supply costs. If you’ve decided to close your business, you might need assistance with some steps in the process,...
4 Ways Corporate Business Owners Can Help Ensure Compensation is “Reasonable”.
If you own a C corporation, you know there’s a tax advantage to taking money out as compensation rather than as dividends. The reason: A corporation can deduct the salaries and bonuses that it pays executives, but it can’t deduct dividend payments. Therefore, if funds...
Tax Records: What Can You Toss and What Should You Keep?
Generally, the IRS has three years to audit a tax return, from the later of the due date of the return or the date you file. You can also file an amended return within this time frame if you overlooked something. Here’s what you need to know about keeping financial...