During the year you may have been the recipient of unexpected funds (money!!!). Some are from a good fortune; others are from an unfortunate incident. If you have been involved in one of these situations there are tax consequences to consider. Some are short term (in the current year); others will impact you long term. […]
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BUSINESS OR HOBBY? DO YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE?
We all enjoy hobbies OR, at least, I hope you have a an interest that you can pursue that makes your life bearable. Maybe I should use the term “makes your life interesting”. Hobbies are activities that you do for pleasure NOT for profit. Hobbies include collecting, craft making and horse breeding/racing to address a […]
Opportunities for Public Charities
Public charities such as churches can increase their assets over the long term by offering their congregation the opportunity to donate to the church and earn income at the same time. The public charity sets up a “pooled income fund.” The individual donates to the church (tax deduction for the taxpayer at the time the donation […]