This question came in to our office from a small food-manufacturing business. This was why this client was seeking the extra value of working with a CPA. Here are the questions we asked to help them find the answer: What are you using now? What’s the cost of that? Is it causing a bottleneck in […]
Since 1981, the Research and Development Tax Credit, known as the R & D Credit, has been repeatedly extended for a year or so at a time, only to lapse and be extended again. The signing of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act on December 18, 2015 was a true game changer because […]
Put as much as you can in your 401(k) now, and you benefit in at least two ways. First, you save tax now. For 2016 and 2017, you can contribute $18,000 plus an extra $6,000 if you’re over 50. This translates to a potential tax savings of $9,504 if you’re over 50 and in the […]
Almost every business reaches a point when extra cash is needed to get to the next level. A manufacturer needs $15,000 to purchase the raw materials for a big order that will bring in $30,000. Or a start-up needs funds to get off the ground. Is it better to go into debt or to offer […]
Healthy cash flow is crucial to the survival of any business. Without enough cash on hand to pay your bills when due, your business may fail. According to statistics from the Small Business Association, half of all new businesses fail within the first five years, and only one-third last ten years. But cash flow isn’t […]
Are you thinking of making a large year-end gift to a favorite charity? Do you own stocks that have increased in value? If you answer yes to both of these, then consider donating the stock instead of writing a check. Donating stock versus giving cash to a charity can save you a bundle on taxes. […]
Are you considering a like-kind or 1031 exchange? With a like-kind exchange, you sell something you own now and replace it with similar property. If you structure the transactions correctly, you can defer any capital gains as long as you keep exchanging properties. Here are some things to keep in mind to get the best […]
Certain expenses can only be deducted as itemized deductions on your personal tax return if they exceed a threshold percentage of your AGI. For medical expenses, this is 10% if you’re under 65, 7.5% if you’re over 65. If you’ve got some expensive but non-urgent medical procedures planned, consider bumping them into next year if […]
