Key Insights into Depreciation from Beginning to Middle to End

Key Insights into Depreciation from Beginning to Middle to End

In our continuous effort to provide value, here are some crucial insights into depreciation, particularly regarding business or rental assets. When Does Depreciation Start? Technically, depreciation begins not when you use an asset but when it’s ready and available...
Why Some Business Owners Prefer Individual HSAs

Why Some Business Owners Prefer Individual HSAs

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) eliminated most small business health plans that reimbursed individually purchased health insurance. Consequently, many small business owners chose health savings accounts (HSAs) or opted to provide no health coverage at all. As of 2022,...
Hobby Loss Rule Raises Its Ugly Head Again

Hobby Loss Rule Raises Its Ugly Head Again

I want to bring to your attention some recent developments regarding the “hobby loss rule.” Given that many of my clients have diverse sources of income, some of which might be considered hobbies, I believe this information could be of great importance to you. What Is...
Wildfires and Storms: Tax Relief – A Joke

Wildfires and Storms: Tax Relief – A Joke

I hope this letter finds you and your loved ones safe and well. Recent natural calamities in various parts of our nation have caused considerable distress. I want to bring to your attention some crucial tax-related implications and preventive measures you may...
Test Your Tax IQ: Can you Deduct More Than One Business Vehicle?

Test Your Tax IQ: Can you Deduct More Than One Business Vehicle?

Contrary to popular belief, the IRS does not limit business owners to claiming deductions on only one business vehicle. You might maximize tax benefits by using multiple vehicles for business purposes. This is particularly true when you use the vehicles predominantly...