Mar 26, 2018 | Individuals
Home ownership is a key element of the American dream for many, and the U.S. tax code includes many tax deductions that help support this dream. If you own a home, you may be eligible for several valuable breaks when you file your 2017 return. But under the Tax Cuts...
Mar 19, 2018 | Small Business
Repairs to tangible property, such as buildings, machinery, equipment or vehicles, can provide businesses a valuable current tax deduction — as long as the repairs weren’t actually “improvements.” The costs of incidental repairs and maintenance can be immediately...
Mar 12, 2018 | Small Business
If you purchased qualifying property by December 31, 2017, you may be able to take advantage of Section 179 expensing on your 2017 tax return. You’ll also want to keep this tax break in mind in your property purchase planning, because the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA),...
Mar 8, 2018 | Small Business
When it comes to income tax returns, April 15 (actually April 17 this year, because of a weekend and a Washington, D.C., holiday) isn’t the only deadline taxpayers need to think about. The federal income tax filing deadline for calendar-year partnerships, S...
Mar 5, 2018 | Individuals, Small Business
Individuals can deduct some vehicle-related expenses in certain circumstances. Rather than keeping track of the actual costs, you can use a standard mileage rate to compute your deductions. For 2017, you might be able to deduct miles driven for business, medical,...