Get ready. The upcoming presidential and congressional elections may significantly impact the tax landscape for businesses in the United States. The reason has to do with a tax law that’s scheduled to expire in about 17 months and how politicians in Washington would like to handle it. How We Got Here The Tax Cuts and
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How to Minimize the Impact of R&E Expense Changes
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was passed into law in 2017, but its effects are still being felt years later. A number of the law’s provisions have already expired or will do so soon. The present deduction for research and experimentation (R&E) costs was one provision that ended last year. R&E Expenses Numerous
The Benefits and Risks of Qualified Opportunity Zones
True to their name, recently created qualified opportunity zones (QOZs) may raise attractive opportunities for contractors.
CARES Act Makes Favorable Changes to “Qualified Improvement Property”
The CARES Act contains a beneficial change in the tax rules for many qualified improvement properties.
Kiddie Tax: New Hazards, New Opportunities
The “kiddie tax” is far from child’s play. And a change made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) puts some adult teeth into the tax.
Meal, Travel and Entertainment Expenses: Know what’s Deductible
Business meal and travel expenses are still deductible if they qualify as legitimate business expenses, though the deduction for meal expenses continues to be limited to 50% in most cases.
How Deducting Business Losses Changed with TCJA
TCJA has placed some limitations on deducting business losses. Here’s a look at the changes in the rules and how they might affect you.
What you Need to Know About Business Interest Limits
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) introduced a variety of tax benefits for businesses. but it placed limits on several tax breaks, including interest expense deductions.
How to Qualify for Home Office Deductions
Working from home has its perks. Not only can you skip the commute, but you also might be eligible for home office deductions on your tax return. Home office deductions for these expenses can save you a bundle, if you meet the tax law qualifications.
How to Maximize your Business Property Deductions in 2019
There’s good news about the Section 179 depreciation deduction for business property. The election has long provided a tax windfall to businesses, enabling them to claim immediate deductions for qualified assets, instead of taking depreciation deductions over time. And it was increased and expanded by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Even better, the