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5 Essential Tax Deductions for the Self-Employed

5 Essential Tax Deductions for the Self-Employed

by John Estess | Sep 15, 2020 | Accounting, Hot Topics, Small Business Finances, Tax Planning

Tax Deductions for Freelancers and Self-Employed Workers   There are various deductions that freelancers and self-employed workers qualify for if they file Schedule C or Schedule C-EZ. If you were self-employed during the previous year or earned any freelance...
What Business Meal Expenses Can You Deduct Under the New Tax Law?

What Business Meal Expenses Can You Deduct Under the New Tax Law?

by John Estess | Feb 15, 2020 | hurricane ida, Small Business Accountant, Small Business Finances, Tax Planning

As it has been stated broadly, the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) was the largest overhaul of the U.S. tax code in more than 30 years, changing many deductions and adding some complexity to the treatment of business meals and entertainment expenses.  Due to this...
How the TCJA Changes Impact Excise Taxes and Your Business

How the TCJA Changes Impact Excise Taxes and Your Business

by John Estess | Jan 11, 2020 | Hot Topics, Small Business Accountant, Small Business Development, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

As every businessman and most Americans probably know, the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made sweeping changes to the U.S. Tax Code. This act made extensive taxation changes that affect individuals and businesses. Included were corporate tax rates, business meals...
Look for The Signs to Hire the Best Accountant for Your Business

Look for The Signs to Hire the Best Accountant for Your Business

by John Estess | Aug 15, 2019 | Small Business Finances, Small Business Toolkit

  Here are two business truths: (1) Every business needs to manage cash, pay its employees, keep its financial records, pay its bills and process its taxes; and (2) Every business needs to have someone who will handle all the critical accounting functions. The...
What are the Beneficial Changes to the Kiddie Tax?

What are the Beneficial Changes to the Kiddie Tax?

by John Estess | Jul 23, 2019 | Hot Topics, Small Business Accountant, Tax Planning

You’ve probably heard this statement written by Benjamin Franklin in 1789: “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Well, even taxes aren’t totally certain because Congress changes the tax code periodically....
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