Mar 30, 2017 | Small Business
If you run a business “on the side” and derive most of your income from another source (whether from another business you own, employment or investments), you may face a peculiar risk: Under certain circumstances, this on-the-side business might not be a business at...
Mar 27, 2017 | Individuals
If you have a child in college, you may be eligible to claim the American Opportunity Tax Credit on your 2016 income tax return. If, however, your income is too high, you won’t qualify for the credit — but your child might. There’s one potential downside: If your...
Mar 23, 2017 | Individuals
IRS data indicate that fewer than 1% of all individual income tax returns are audited each year. That’s true, but some taxpayers are more vulnerable than others to an IRS audit. For starters, the IRS is more likely to audit taxpayers who report high incomes because...
Mar 20, 2017 | Individuals
Yes, there’s still time to make 2016 contributions to your IRA. The deadline for such contributions is April 18, 2017. If the contribution is deductible, it will lower your 2016 tax bill. But even if it isn’t, making a 2016 contribution is likely a good idea. Benefits...
Mar 16, 2017 | Small Business
Like many business owners, you might also own highly appreciated business or investment real estate. Fortunately, there’s an effective tax planning strategy at your disposal: the Section 1031 like-kind exchange. It can help you defer capital gains tax on appreciated...
