Small Business Owners, Self-Employed Should Plan Now for New Changes

The following article was published by the IRS. Before the end of the year, small business owners should become familiar with how the new tax law changes may affect them. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed in December 2017, made tax law changes that will affect virtually every business and individual in 2018 and the [...]

More Small Businesses Able to Use the ‘Cash Method’ Now

More “small businesses” are able to use the cash (as opposed to accrual) method of accounting in 2018 and later years than were allowed to do so in earlier years. To qualify as a “small business” a taxpayer must, among other things, satisfy a gross receipts test. Effective for tax years beginning after Dec. 31, 2017, [...]

Resources on IRS.gov Help All Taxpayers Understand Tax Reform

The following article was published by the IRS. IRS.gov is a great place for taxpayers to visit when they have questions about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The legislation, which was passed late last year, includes changes to many areas of the tax law. Here are some of the resources on IRS.gov that will help [...]

Like-Kind Exchanges – Real Estate Tax Tips

The following article was published by the IRS. Like-kind exchanges — when you exchange real property used for business or held as an investment solely for other business or investment property that is the same type or “like-kind” — have long been permitted under the Internal Revenue Code. Generally, if you make a like-kind exchange, you [...]

A Summer Job in Sharing Economy May Affect Taxes

The following article was published by the IRS. A college student wanting to do something other than wait tables. A teacher needing to make a little extra money. A family wanting to rent out their home while they’re on vacation. These are just a few examples of taxpayers making money from the sharing economy who should [...]

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