When Outsourced Payroll Goes Bad
Usually, when you work with a payroll company, the last thing you expect is for them to not send your tax payments to…
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Back To School-Tax Savings for Teachers
It’s back to school time! As everyone is busy getting ready to head to class, I want to remind the teachers out there…
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Bitcoin-It Isn’t Cash
Bitcoin is a new, virtual currency created in 2009. Transactions are made without banks, without fees, and without giving your real name.
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Cloud-Based Accounting
If you are looking at cloud-based accounting systems, which is what I recommend, there are a few options out there. Here are my…
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Contractors vs. Employees
When companies are hiring there is often a question of whether they are bringing on contractors or employees. Sometimes it is easy to…
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Is Your Business Just a Hobby?
What's the difference between a hobby and a business? According to the IRS, it is whether or not you are trying to make…
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When You Need To File a 1099 For a Vendor Or Contractor
I regularly get questions about whether or not to file 1099s. They are often surprised that more vendors and contractors need 1099s than…
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Alimony and Taxes
If you are divorced or separated your legal documents might have you either pay alimony to or receive alimony from your ex-spouse.
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Summer Financial Tune-up 2014
For a select few, I will work with you to see where you are so far this year, and help you create a…
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Tax-Free Gifts in 2014
Every year each individual is allowed to give an unlimited number of tax-free gifts.
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Estate, Trust & Gift Tax for 2014
I recently made a presentation to financial industry professionals regarding tax issues for Estate & Trusts gifts. Here is a movie of the…
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Copies of Tax Returns and Other Tax Information from the IRS
Can’t find your copy of an old tax return? Not sure that you received all your 1099s or other tax forms this year?…
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Keep the Feds Out of Your Swiss Bank Account
What is the best way to keep the Feds hands out of your Swiss bank account?
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How to Deduct Your Car Purchase in 2014
Section 179 deductions are the tax magic that let you fully deduct capital assets in the year your purchase them.
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How to Buy Computers, Furniture, and Other Equipment for Business in 2014
Section 179 has a number of rules that must be followed to take advantage of it.
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