Rideshare business owners are facing new tax regulations following the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) some of which have affected leasing and depreciation tax rules. As a result, Tax Reform means that rideshare business owners now need to reassess the implications of lease vs. buy tax before deciding to lease or purchase new vehicles.Here are some important points to consider in evaluating lease vs. buy tax.Lease Tax Treatment vs. Depreciation Depreciation is a tax method tha […] […]
Car Depreciation for 1099 Contractors and Car-Sharers
Carsharing presents a great opportunity for people with cars sitting in their driveway and for entrepreneurs looking to compete with traditional car-rental services. In addition, there can be key tax benefits. If you’ve earned money this year from sharing your car on Relay Rides, Turo, or Maven, you should know that you may be eligible to take a deduction on your taxes for your vehicle. The tax code’s vehicle Section 179 deduction could potentially save you a lot of money on your taxes. Here is […] […]
How Does Airbnb Hosting Affect Taxes?
Renting an extra room on Airbnb is a great way to generate some side income. However, the income you earn isn’t tax-free. Some hosts only use the platform to supplement […]
How to Find the Best Tax Professional for Your Business
Working with an expert can save you from learning from your own mistakes. And having a tax advisor is a smart choice that can lead to a lot of benefits […]
Self Employed Taxes For Dummies: A Foolproof Compliance Guide
Self employed taxes can be a hassle. However, you need to understand them if you want to run a successful business. Each tax situation is unique, so you should at […]
Small Claims Court for Small Business Owners
As a small business owner, you work hard to protect your business and your assets. In a perfect world, everyone gets along all the time and agrees and authenticates financial […]
How To Calculate and File Upwork Taxes
If you have been working freelance using sites like Upwork, you may be wondering how to file Upwork taxes. Regardless how often you work on Upwork, your income from the […]
A Simple Tax Guide for Airbnb Hosts
Airbnb has proven to be an excellent way for many people to generate income. What is really great about Airbnb is it allows you more freedom and flexibility. You can […]
Short Term Rental Laws By Region
As an Airbnb host/short term rental host, you will automatically be considered as a 1099 worker by Airbnb. A 1099 worker, also called an independent contractor, is a self-employed person who engages in a business, trade, or profession in which they have the right to control when their work is done and how it is done. As a 1099 business, you will be responsible for paying your own taxes, including social security and unemployment taxes. You’ll have the option to operate as a sole propr […] […]
4 Game-Changing Tax Deductions for Etsy Sellers
Etsy sellers can save a lot of money by taking advantage of tax deductions. If you’re not familiar with tax write offs, you might be surprised when you learn how […]