You’ve traveled for business, and now it is time to figure out your business travel deductions. What is “ordinary and necessary” and can be deducted on your business tax return? Transportation Flight, train, and car travel to and from the convention or meeting is deductible. Travel by boat, such as an ocean liner or cruise […]
Business Tax Preparation
How to Deduct Business Travel: Part 1
If you’ve traveled for a conference or visited a client, what can you deduct as costs for your business? Here are some tips to help you separate your personal and business travel expenses, so your business tax preparation will not be hampered by what to count. The purpose of the trip must be primarily business […]
Small Business Tax Credit Flop
Why wouldn’t you take advantage of a tax credit for small businesses? In the case of health care tax credit enacted in the 2010 Affordable Care Act, the answer is if it is too confusing or if the cost to receive it is more than the credit is worth. This health care tax credit was […]
Projected 2012 Tax Legislation
A recent survey of a broad cross section of leading tax executives indicates that there is a low expectation within the business community for the passage of any important tax legislation during the remainder of 2012. Those surveyed believe that the main reason for this is the upcoming general election, along with the split in […]
People Fooled by TaxMasters Claims
When choosing a business tax preparation specialist or a tax advisor for your personal needs, it is very important to select a trustworthy expert with proven experiences in tax settlements and good reviews. This is what clients of TaxMasters, a now bankrupt tax preparation company in Houston, Texas, found out after trusting their taxes to […]