Deducting Charitable Contributions may help reduce you tax burden if you keep good records and have the information that is needed should you be audited. A legitimate deduction must be given to a qualified organization. You CANNOT claim a deduction made to a specific individual, political organizations or candidates. To use this deduction you must […]
NEW TAX TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
The government has provided for some new tax incentives for small businesses in 2011 forward. Please review the following incentives. They may help you when making management decisions and help your business grow. Bonus depreciation is available when purchasing NEW equipment. For tax year 2011, you can write off the entire cost in one year. […]
EXERCISE DISCIPLINE AND WATCH YOUR BACK
Are you a self-employed individual? If you carry on a trade or business as a sole proprietor, an independent contractor, member of a partnership that carries on a trade or business or are otherwise in business for yourself, then you ARE considered SELF-EMPLOYED. This means you may owe self-employment tax on your net earnings of […]
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 […]