Mar 10, 2015 | Deductions, Itemized Deductions, Tax Planning
Instead of going down the tried and trusted standard deduction route, consider itemizing your deductions. If they fall below the standard deduction, it is possible to bundle deductions. Examples of using this as a tax-saving measure include early mortgage repayment or...
Feb 16, 2015 | Bookkeeping, Business Taxes, Corporate Accounting, Deductions, Individual Income Tax Returns, Tax Credits, Tax Planning, Taxable Income
Most CPAs do not come cheap; however, many are very reasonably priced, but you will always want to get the most value for their services. Please remember that you are in control and there are a wide range of things you can do to get the very best out of the time and...
Feb 12, 2015 | Bookkeeping, Business Taxes, Corporate Accounting, Deductions, Individual Income Tax Returns, Tax Credits, Tax Planning, Taxable Income
Those interested in hiring a CPA should ensure the individual in question holds an active CPA license, has the necessary experience, and is compatible with your needs in terms of personality and communication style. Remember, you are trusting this individual with...
Feb 8, 2015 | Bookkeeping, Business Taxes, Corporate Accounting, Deductions, Individual Income Tax Returns, Tax Credits, Tax Planning, Taxable Income
A surprising number of people aren’t aware that a CPA is different to a bookkeeper, standard accountant, or tax preparer. In actual fact, CPAs are among the most recognized and trusted professional designations in the world of business. There are a host of stringent...
Feb 6, 2015 | Bookkeeping, Business Taxes, Corporate Accounting, Deductions, Individual Income Tax Returns, Tax Credits, Tax Planning, Taxable Income
The traditional view of the CPA as the tax preparer and number cruncher is no longer held as the general public better understands the increasing range of skills associated with CPAs. A typical CPA can provide you with estate planning services, investment advice and...
Dec 29, 2014 | Business Taxes, Deductions
These deductions are only made if the employee agrees to them. This money pays for different benefits that the employee has elected to participate in. Examples include health and life insurance premiums, employee stock purchase plans, retirement contribution plans,...