Have you ever had a conversation with someone and when you were done you were not sure if they really got it? I know this happens a lot. Why is that? We all have filters that we hear through. Like rose-colored glasses that blur our vision so does that filter [...]
Architects, Engineers and Specialty Construction Trades: Did you know you can write off Start-Up Business Expenses? Designer Business owners – especially those operating small businesses – may be helped by a tax law allowing them to deduct up to $5,000 of the start-up expenses in the first year of the business’s operation. This is [...]
In business as with everything else, battling the never ending demands of life can be draining. We all know there are things we should do but finding the motivation and energy to really make it happen is a whole other story. Personally, consistency is something I battle regularly. Keeping focused on one task really [...]
I find it interesting to learn about what our nation’s top leaders are proposing in regards to taxes. Many policies of the federal government are put into place to encourage people towards a particular social agenda. For example, child credits where working families with children qualify for a $1,000 tax credit (have children please and [...]
2014 marks the year when we really had to worry about the tax implications of this law. No matter your political opinions this is now an issue that affects millions. It is what it is! The Affordable Care Act, the federal health care law, will bring some surprises at tax time for many. This [...]
Just like you go to the doctor and the dentist regularly for a checkup, it’s also a good idea to give yourself a regular financial checkup. While you still might have 15+ years until retirement, you're not a kid anymore either. It's probably time to take a hard look at your financial situation and make [...]
It comes time in everyone’s life when you must give up a few tasks in order to go to that next level. As a leader of a small business it’s HARD. It’s not only hard for the leader but it’s really hard for everyone. The first stage of giving up certain tasks is [...]
Trying to Build Wealth? Are You Building VALUE? Who doesn't want more money? Even people with billions of dollars seem preoccupied with trying to get even richer. But why do some people seem to acquire money easily while others really struggle? I'm sure you've noticed that many financially successful people aren't particularly talented. [...]
Southern Arizona Department of Revenue has in fact changed things up for contractors and sales tax! Its simplified but not really. I attended two classes on this now and thankfully feel a little more knowledgeable of course until it changes again. Okay, so here are the facts. There are two [...]
The Internal Revenue Service recently issued the 2015 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, 2015, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be: 57.5 [...]