Many people decide to make donations at the end of the year. When doing so, it’s important to know the rules about whether such contributions will be considered tax deductible for 2017. This brief article discusses two important concepts: delivery dates and qualified charities....
No business owner goes out of his or her way to acquire a bad debt. But they’re not always bad news. This article discusses how a company may be able to write off the noncollectable amount for tax purposes....
Many people who accumulate frequent flyer miles assume that these valuable rewards aren’t taxable. This brief article explores the validity of this assumption....
Owners occasionally borrow funds from their businesses. This article explains the importance of treating these transactions as bona fide loans and charging an “adequate” rate of interest. It also provides a list of factors the IRS considers when evaluating corporate advances to shareholders....
Tax-friendly ways to pay for health care are very much in play for many people. The three primary players are Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs) and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). This article offers a brief overview of each one....
Independent contractors are playing a bigger and bigger role in our economy. But the federal government still has a vested interest in ensuring workers aren’t misclassified as independent contractors when they’re really bona fide employees. This article reviews the key factors used by the IRS...
