The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act revised some foundational deductions, exemptions, and tax brackets for the 2018 tax year. Here’s a rundown of what’s changed in that area for individuals: Exemption On your 2017 1040 tax return, you likely received an exemption of $4,050 per person.
Read more →Saving for retirement is very important, since the average American spends 20 years in retirement. Everyone needs to make saving for retirement a priority, especially since we are living longer with healthier lifestyles and medical advances. And, we all know that we cannot rely on Social Security.
Read more →Has your friend, neighbor or colleague told you that if you take the home office deduction, it will be a “red flag” to the IRS that will trigger an audit? Well, that is just not true! 2017 is the last tax year that you can take a
Read more →Overview: If you receive an audit notice from the IRS, do not panic. First, read the letter completely through to see what they are auditing. If you can handle the audit yourself, without getting emotional or defensive (or rambling), then do so. If you don’t have the
Read more →Do you know how long you are supposed to keep documents? Do you know when it’s safe to shred? Having this knowledge is the first step to good recordkeeping. By following these guidelines, you can keep your documents and files organized and updated. Avoid keeping things you
Read more →Even after a devastating housing crash, the majority of Americans have not given up the idea that home ownership represents their economic dream. When a builder plans to build a home, does he not consider the cost? Before you purchase, you should make sure you really can
Read more →Want to save money in taxes WITHOUT working harder? One way is to shift income from a higher bracket taxpayer to a lower one or even a zero rate-bracket. Typically, splitting the income between family members by hiring them to work in the business will save thousands
Read more →Have you ever wondered about estimated tax payments, and if or when they affect you? Although you may never have had to worry about them before, a change in your income or situation may put you in a position of needing to make these payments during the
Read more →Happy new year! January is the month of new beginnings and a perfect time to strategize about projects that will boost your business prosperity. Here are five ideas to get you thinking about new beginnings for your business in 2018. 1.Learn new technology. Every year, tens of
Read more →Mission statements are not just for large corporations. As an owner of a small business, you can benefit from going through the exercise of writing your mission statement. It can not only re-connect you with your “why,” it can also communicate an important part of your business
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