We all know saving for retirement is important for everyone but for self-employed individuals, it’s not as easy. You may feel overwhelmed at the multitude of options, rules, and limitations for the different plan types. Below is a summary of self-employed retirement options and important details for each, including...
Understanding the different levels of service an accountant can provide related to an organization’s financial statements is important when determining what your company may need. Owners may automatically assume that they need an audit but that is not necessarily true. There are three levels of assurance an accountant can...
If you are looking to do business in the U.S., you will have numerous opportunities to succeed, but there are also some pitfalls for which you should keep a lookout. You should understand what to expect, how to be prepared, and the best approaches to take so you can...
Making sure you get credit for all your deductions is essential when you are running a business. The IRS issued new guidance regarding the deductibility of meals and entertainment expenses in October 2018. The new guidance indicates that taxpayers are still allowed to deduct half of their food and...
Court defines “financial interest” and makes other FBAR rulings In U.S. v. Horowitz, a district court ruled on various issues regarding the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). Its decision, handed down in January, addressed the statute of limitations for assessing FBAR penalties and the definitions...
Your company’s success hinges on its employees. If you have excessive employee turnover, and you are always spending time training new employees, then you are suffering immensely. You are spending out more money than necessary, you see productivity decrease, you have unhappy customers because they aren’t building quality relationships...
If you are a United States citizen who is working abroad, you might be confused about how you will be taxed. In this instance, the rules for filing taxes and paying estimated taxes are the same regardless of whether you are abroad or in the United States. Regardless of...
You have probably heard mention of a tax treaty, but you might not be sure what one is or what it entails. Many countries have entered tax treaties with other countries to avoid or to mitigate double taxation. Depending on the agreement, it can cover a wide variety...
If you are a United States citizen who lives and works overseas, you might be wondering if you must pay U.S. income taxes or how you will be taxed. If you are a U.S. citizen or a resident alien who lives elsewhere in the world, regardless of where...
Many employers offer Christmas bonuses or year-end bonuses to motivate their employees. Depending on how the bonus gets paid to the employee, it can affect the employee’s tax return and the tax withholding process. One of the main questions both employers and employees face is – “Are bonuses...
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