Rules for Foreigners Investing in Rental Property in the U.S.
The U.S. tax rules that apply to ownership and dispositions of U.S. real estate by foreign persons are different in some important respects from the rules that apply to U.S. persons. Also, property managers are under special rules when managing property for foreign owners, and sellers to foreign investors can be classified as withholding agents (which have important obligations and liabilities associated with the classification).
Practical Checkbook Procedures for your Business to Succeed
As we have been working through tax returns for clients this tax season, it’s alarming to see how many clients aren’t maintaining their checkbook properly, or not even having a separate checkbook at all for each of the companies they own and operate.
How to Write-Off Your Technology Expenses and Cell Phone
When it comes to these ever increasing expenses and strategies to make us more successful in our business, we should be looking for ways to deduct them.
Filing an Extension for my Business Taxes
Many business owners don’t realize that they still may need to file a tax return even if the business didn’t make any money this past year. Filing is an Extension for your business doesn’t cost anything and it’s an easy way to avoid any penalties and give you additional time to file a more accurate […]
The Most Common IRS Penalties and How to Avoid Them
There are three (3) common IRS penalties that hit individual taxpayers the most. They can easily be avoided with a little planning. Listen…paying taxes is difficult enough, don’t add insult to injury by having to pay penalties and interest on top of income taxes. The IRS penalties ALONG WITH interest can add up quickly. It […]
How a Small Business Saves Taxes and Builds True Wealth
I’m not proposing setting up any sort of business to simply lose money for tax write-offs, but to build a business that allows you to make more money, and save taxes by writing things off you wouldn’t otherwise be able to.
Should I file an Extension for my Personal Taxes?
The Rule of Thumb should be to file an Extension. Send in the appropriate deposit, dig up better records, and then file before October 15th
How Much Should I Send in with My 1040 Extension?
But what if you STILL owe taxes for whatever reason and the May 17th deadline is really concerning you? Here’s what you need to do in order to minimize any penalties and interest.
How to Write-off Your Travel Expenses
Making sure our travel has a ‘business purpose’ is critical and a perfect opportunity for business owners for a great tax write-off.