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The Tax Rules for Employee Awards
If you want to boost employees’ spirits without significant costs, an awards program is a low-cost fringe benefit, but some tax rules apply.

David Thomson, CPA
Oct 15, 20242 min read


Selling your Home? Consider the tax rules.
When it comes to selling your home, proactive tax planning can help you reduce your federal income tax bill. If you have a capital gain...

David Thomson, CPA
Sep 17, 20242 min read


Using an HSA as part of your Retirement Strategy
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are tax-advantaged savings vehicles for funding health care expenses not covered by insurance. And for...

David Thomson, CPA
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Renting to Family Members
As rents continue to rise in many areas, you may decide to help your financially challenged family members by renting a property to them...

David Thomson, CPA
Jul 16, 20242 min read


Independent Contractors: Classify Carefully
Many businesses use independent contractors to help keep their costs down and provide flexibility for short-term needs. But the question...

David Thomson, CPA
Jul 9, 20243 min read


Sending the Kids to Day Camp May Bring a Tax Break
Among the many challenges of parenthood is childcare for kids when school lets out. Babysitters are one option, or you might consider...

David Thomson, CPA
Jun 18, 20242 min read


Business Write-offs Explained
If you check the Internal Revenue Code, you may be surprised to find that most business deductions aren’t specifically listed there. For...

David Thomson, CPA
Jun 4, 20243 min read


The Benefits of Hiring your Children
If you're a small-business owner and you hire your children this summer, you may be able to secure tax breaks and other nontax benefits.

David Thomson, CPA
May 15, 20242 min read


To Get an "Early" Refund, Adjust Your Withholding
If you received a large refund this year, you may want to adjust your withholding. Each year, millions of taxpayers claim an income tax...

David Thomson, CPA
May 7, 20242 min read


3 Ways Your Business Can Cut Costs
Every business wants to cut costs, but it isn't easy. We're talking about clear ways to lower expenses, strengthening cash flow and profits.

David Thomson, CPA
May 1, 20242 min read


Is Your Business Closing? Consider Your Final Tax Responsibilities
Here are some final tax responsibilities to consider when closing down your business.

David Thomson, CPA
Apr 22, 20242 min read


The Importance of Compensation Structure for Business Owners
As a business owner of a C corporation, here are 4 steps to ensure your compensation is "reasonable" for IRS compliance purposes.

David Thomson, CPA
Apr 8, 20242 min read


How long should I retain my tax records?
Here’s what you need to know about keeping financial records involved in your tax returns.

David Thomson, CPA
Apr 1, 20243 min read


A Strategy to Raise Your Medical Expense Deduction
With a little planning, you may be able to boost your itemized medical expense deduction when you file your 2024 tax return next year....

David Thomson, CPA
Mar 19, 20241 min read


Hiring? How to Benefit from the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
If you’re a business owner or manager who is seeking to hire, you should be aware of the details of a valuable tax credit for hiring...

David Thomson, CPA
Mar 12, 20242 min read


Retirement Plan Options for Your Small Business
If you’re looking for a retirement plan for yourself and your employees but worried about the financial commitment and administrative...

David Thomson, CPA
Mar 5, 20243 min read


Received an Erroneous Tax Refund in Error
Mistakes happen. What if you receive a refund from the IRS that you’re not entitled to? Or what if you receive one that’s more than...

David Thomson, CPA
Mar 1, 20241 min read


The Corporate Transparency Act
Effective January 1, 2024, many companies in the United States must report information about their beneficial owners—the individuals who...

David Thomson, CPA
Feb 27, 20242 min read


ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program Available for a Limited Time
As part of an ongoing initiative to combat questionable Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims, the IRS has launched a voluntary...

David Thomson, CPA
Feb 15, 20241 min read


Deductions vs. Credits: What's the Difference?
One of the most common misunderstandings about filing an income tax return is the difference between deductions and credits. Deductions...

David Thomson, CPA
Feb 12, 20241 min read
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