When are LLC members subject to self-employment tax? Limited liability company (LLC) members commonly claim that their distributive shares of LLC income — after deducting compensation for services in the form of guaranteed payments — aren’t subject to self-employment (SE) tax. But the IRS has been...
Depreciation-related breaks on business real estate: What you need to know when you file your 2018 return Commercial buildings and improvements generally are depreciated over 39 years, which essentially means you can deduct a portion of the cost every year over the depreciation period. (Land isn’t depreciable.)...
This morning, at about 10 a.m., I received the first call in about a month from the IRS. The IRS appeals office, Revenue Officers (collection agents) and Revenue Agents (auditors) are back at work. They will be busy: chasing taxpayers for money auditing businesses demanding...
Higher mileage rate may mean larger tax deductions for business miles in 2019 This year, the optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business increased by 3.5 cents, to the highest level since 2008. As a result, you...
Many tax-related limits affecting businesses increase for 2019 A variety of tax-related limits affecting businesses are annually indexed for inflation, and many have gone up for 2019. Here’s a look at some that may affect you and your business. Deductions Section 179 expensing: Limit: $1.02 million (up...
Business meals. One of the provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) disallows a deduction for any item with respect to an activity that is of a type generally considered to constitute entertainment, amusement, or recreation. However, the TCJA did not address the...
Is there still time to pay 2018 bonuses and deduct them on your 2018 return? There aren’t too many things businesses can do after a year ends to reduce tax liability for that year. However, you might be able to pay employee bonuses for 2018 in...
A refresher on major tax law changes for small-business owners The dawning of 2019 means the 2018 income tax filing season will soon be upon us. After year end, it’s generally too late to take action to reduce 2018 taxes. Business owners may, therefore, want to...
Business owners: An exit strategy should be part of your tax planning Tax planning is a juggling act for business owners. You have to keep your eye on your company’s income and expenses and applicable tax breaks (especially if you own a pass-through entity). But you...