Tax Deductible Expenses
I’m often asked if a particular expense is tax deductible. Everyone is looking for a deduction! In general, only expenses incurred in a trade or business (IRC §162) or those incurred in the...
View ArticleHighlights of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015
With just a couple of weeks before year end, Congress passed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (PATH Act). The legislation deals with more than 50 tax provisions that expired December...
View Article2016 Automobile Mileage Rates
The IRS released the 2016 standard mileage rates for business, medical and moving in December. The rates have decreased from 2015, probably due to the decrease in the cost of gasoline. Effective...
View ArticleItemized or Standard Deduction?
The IRS statistics show that most taxpayers use the standard deduction. However, you may be able to reduce your tax bill if you itemize on Schedule A. What expenses are deductible on Schedule A? I...
View ArticleFirm Growth
I’ve been practicing public accounting as a solo since 2007 and each year my practice has experienced growth. I’ve never really advertised, seems to have grown organically through good service and...
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