Easy Expense Tracking for Maximum Deductions

Tracking your income and your expenses is the first and one of the most important steps in understanding your tax obligations. Accurately calculating your net income (earnings less deductions) will give you the clarity you need to determine whether you are required to make estimated payments and whether you will be subject to underpayment penalties, for example.  Calculating annual income  Whether you’re paid hourly, weekly, or receive a fixed salary for the year, knowing how m […] […]

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Tax Planning Can Save You Thousands

Paying taxes can be a hard pill to swallow for many taxpayers, especially if their tax bill is high. Your business has had a great year, you have increased your profits, and whether you’ve noticed it or not, you’ve simultaneously increased your tax bill. It’s only natural that the IRS is going to want a […]

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Mileage Reimbursement Rules for Uber Drivers and Turo Owners

As a business owner, tax deductions are your best friend. By leveraging your qualified expenses against your income, you can effectively lower your tax obligation. When it comes to qualified expenses, the IRS allows a lot of regular business expenses to be written off. One of the best deductions for business owners and independent contractors […]

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Hobby vs Business: How to Classify Your Rental Income

Is Your Rental Activity a Business?If you plan rent out a room of your home or a second home on Airbnb to earn extra income, you need to know how to determine if what are you doing qualifies as a business or hobby in order to properly prepare your taxes. Here are the rules to help you figure out if your rental activity is a business or hobby.How the IRS Defines a Business vs. Not-for-Profit (Hobby) There are nine factors that the IRS considers in determining whether your rental activity is a bus […] […]

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The Best Tax Tips For Freelancers

With the increasing popularity of sites like Upwork, many professionals are embracing freelance work. These platforms allow professionals to build their businesses, supplement existing income, and free themselves from the 9-to-5 grind. As a freelancer, the IRS classifies you as self employed, even if you also have a W-2  job. Whether you’re fulltime or parttime, […]

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Leasing vs Buying a Car: Which Offers More Tax Savings?

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 […] […]

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