A frequent question that arises is: Can I deduct the cost of my work clothing on my tax return? The answer to that question is “maybe.” The IRS provides the following guidelines for when expenses for work clothes are deductible: 1) They are worn as a condition of employment, AND 2) The clothing is not [...]
So you’ve finally managed to get up the courage to leave your job and start a small business. Congratulations. You’ve already done what so many people dream of doing. You’ve taken a leap of faith. You’ve conquered your fears about what may happen and you’ve tried to make your dreams come true. Now what? Unfortunately, [...]
When you first start a business, there are going to be many things to take care of. Are you making a product? In that case, you’ll have to buy raw materials, set up a production facility, transport your product to various outlets, create a marketing plan and work with a sales team. Your final aim [...]
Nowadays, there can be a lot of turnover in any organization. It’s hard to find employees who will stay with you for the long term. So when it’s time to hire a new employee, you might need to know the answers to a few questions first, such as whether having that employee as a part [...]
We all get in our day-to-day routines. Waking up, getting a shower, eating breakfast, going to work, settling in at your desk, going home -- we can get so into our routines that we never really stop to notice the things outside of it. But never fear! We are here to help you take [...]
Article Highlights: What Is a SEP? Contribution Limits Employee Coverage Requirements How to Establish a SEP SEP Distributions What Is a SEP? If you are like many small business owners, you probably find the year-end period to be a very busy time. You can’t close your books and determine your business’s profit until after the [...]
As it does every year, the Internal Revenue Service recently announced the inflation- adjusted 2016 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2016, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (or a van, pickup [...]