May 20, 2020 | Blog, Corona Virus, Individual Taxes, Taxes
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected many Americans’ finances. Here are some answers to questions you may have right now. My employer closed the office and I’m working from home. Can I deduct any of the related expenses? Unfortunately, no. If you’re an...
Mar 30, 2020 | Blog, Corona Virus, Life, Small Business Taxes, Taxes
Now and again, our country can show up forcefully isolated; separated by ages, by left and right, by our disparities, and even by the political parties. Once in a while, conditions emerge that force us to either ascend as one or be broken. We are confronting...
Mar 20, 2020 | Blog, Community, Corona Virus, Life, Our World, Tax Law, Taxes
(Updated: The filing date has also been extended to July 15) March 18, 2020 The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service are providing special payment relief to individuals and businesses in response to the COVID-19 Outbreak. The filing deadline for tax...
Mar 19, 2020 | Blog, Individual Taxes, Small Business Taxes, Tax Law, Taxes
If you’re self-employed and work out of an office in your home, you may be entitled to home office deductions. However, you must satisfy strict rules. If you qualify, you can deduct the “direct expenses” of the home office. This includes the costs of painting or...
Mar 4, 2020 | Blog, Individual Taxes, Life, Our World, Tax Law, Taxes
Married couples often wonder whether they should file joint or separate tax returns. The answer depends on your individual tax situation. It generally depends on which filing status results in the lowest tax. But keep in mind that, if you and your spouse file a joint...
Feb 26, 2020 | Blog, Small Business Taxes, Tax Law, Taxes
Do you conduct your business as a sole proprietorship or as a wholly owned limited liability company (LLC)? If so, you’re subject to both income tax and self-employment tax. There may be a way to cut your tax bill by using an S corporation. Self-employment tax basics...
