Recent Tax Reform Alters Personal Deductions for 2018 The IRS made major changes to personal deductions for 2018 taxes. The new regulations eliminate or reduce several popular deductions. As an offset to these changes, the rules also increase standard deductions.…
2019 Business Tax Deadlines for VA, MD, and DC
January is a good time to record the due dates for important business taxes in the coming year. We list below important due dates for Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. If you need additional information, we also…
Improve the Profitability of Your Business in 2019
10 Tips for Improving Your Company’s Profitability If you want to improve the profitability of your business next year, you are not alone. Accounting Today recently surveyed 1,000 small business owners and leaders. The survey asked respondents to list their top…
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2018 Year-End Tax Strategies for Small Businesses
4 Year-End Tax Strategies for Small Businesses November is a great time to take stock of your company’s year-end tax situation. You still have time to make some adjustments to minimize taxes. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) included…
IRS Updates Rules for Taxes on Pass-Through Entities
New Rules for Taxes on Pass-Through Entities In a prior post, we discussed how the new tax law reduces taxes for pass-through entities (subchapter S corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and sole proprietors). Under the 2017 TCJA, some pass-through entities received a…
SEP Retirement Account Can Lower Business Owners Taxes
SEP: A Terrific Tool to Increase Retirement Savings and Minimize Taxes Self-employed business owners can reduce their taxes and greatly increase retirement savings with a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA. These plans are one of the best retirement plans available…
Home Office Tax Breaks Lost Under New Rules
New tax laws slash tax deductions for home offices The media gave lots of attention to how the Tax Cuts and Job Act (TCJA) changed corporate and personal tax rates. Few headlines focused on the significant changes TCJA made to…
Is your company ready for the new rule on leases?
Accounting Rules Changing for Business Leases The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has announced new rules for how companies must account for their corporate leases. Under Old Rules, FASB Treated Some Leases Differently Under FASB’s old standard, the rules only…
Accounting Options for Growing Companies
Growing Companies Must Manage Cash Flow and Internal Controls If you run a rapidly growing company, you confront a host of challenges from financing your growth, to managing operations, to finding the right staff, etc. etc. Most growing firms really…
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New IRS Calculator Helps You Set Correct 2018 Tax Withholding
Use the IRS Calculator To See If You Need to Update Your W-4 The IRS has recently updated its online calculator, which helps taxpayers gage the right amount for their payroll tax withholding. Use this tool to make sure you…
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