ConnollySteeleDec 15, 20212 minProviding a company car? Here’s how taxes are handledThe use of a company vehicle is a valuable fringe benefit for owners and employees of small businesses. This perk results in tax...
ConnollySteeleDec 10, 20212 minHow are court awards and out-of-court settlements taxed?Awards and settlements are routinely provided for a variety of reasons. For example, a person could receive compensatory and punitive...
ConnollySteeleDec 4, 20212 minWith year-end approaching, 3 ideas that may help cut your tax billIf you’re starting to worry about your 2021 tax bill, there’s good news — you may still have time to reduce your liability. Here are...
ConnollySteeleNov 30, 20213 minSmall businesses: There still may be time to cut your 2021 taxesDon’t let the holiday rush keep you from considering some important steps to reduce your 2021 tax liability. You still have time to...
ConnollySteeleNov 27, 20213 minNew digital asset reporting requirements will be imposed in coming yearsThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed into law on November 15, 2021. It includes new information reporting...
ConnollySteeleNov 23, 20212 minInfrastructure law sunsets Employee Retention Credit earlyThe Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was a valuable tax credit that helped employers survive the COVID-19 pandemic. A new law has...
ConnollySteeleNov 15, 20212 minBusinesses can show appreciation — and gain tax breaks — with holiday gifts and partiesWith Thanksgiving just around the corner, the holiday season will soon be here. At this time of year, your business may want to show its...
ConnollySteeleOct 26, 20212 minEmployers: The Social Security wage base is increasing in 2022The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $147,000 for...
ConnollySteeleOct 15, 20213 minVacation home: How is your tax bill affected if you rent it out?If you’re fortunate enough to own a vacation home, you may want to rent it out for part of the year. What are the tax consequences? The...
ConnollySteeleOct 11, 20211 min2021 Q4 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employersHere are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2021. Keep in mind...
ConnollySteeleOct 6, 20213 minNavigating the tax landscape when donating works of art to charityIf you own a valuable piece of art, or other property, you may wonder how much of a tax deduction you could get by donating it to...
ConnollySteeleOct 5, 20212 minThe tax score of winningStudies have found that more people are engaging in online gambling and sports betting since the pandemic began. And there are still more...
ConnollySteeleSep 28, 20212 minM&A transactions: Be careful when reporting to the IRSLow interest rates and other factors have caused global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity to reach new highs in 2021, according to...
ConnollySteeleSep 27, 20212 minIs a Health Savings Account right for you?Given the escalating cost of health care, there may be a more cost-effective way to pay for it. For eligible individuals, a Health...
Melissa PravlikSep 23, 20213 minTax depreciation rules for business automobilesIf you use an automobile in your trade or business, you may wonder how depreciation tax deductions are determined. The rules are...
Melissa PravlikSep 22, 20210 minSelling a home: Will you owe tax on the profit?Many homeowners across the country have seen their home values increase recently. According to the National Association of Realtors, the...
Melissa PravlikSep 15, 20212 minClaiming a theft loss deduction if your business is the victim of embezzlementA business may be able to claim a federal income tax deduction for a theft loss. But does embezzlement count as theft? In most cases it...
Melissa PravlikSep 13, 20213 minPlanning for year-end gifts with the gift tax annual exclusionAs we approach the holidays and the end of the year, many people may want to make gifts of cash or stock to their loved ones. By properly...
Melissa PravlikSep 1, 20212 minDoes your employer provide life insurance? Here are the tax consequencesEmployer-provided life insurance is a coveted fringe benefit. However, if group term life insurance is part of your benefit package, and...
Melissa PravlikAug 30, 20212 minGetting a divorce? Be aware of tax implications if you own a businessIf you’re a business owner and you’re getting a divorce, tax issues can complicate matters. Your business ownership interest is one of...