The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made many changes to the tax deductions and credits that are available to businesses. One of those is the R&D tax credit. This credit can save some businesses hundreds of thousands of dollars, but only if they understand exactly when it is...
Construction companies have many different tax deductions available to them, and workers can also take advantage of numerous tax breaks that help save money. What are some of the deductions that you and your employees should take advantage of moving forward? 5 Common Tax Deductions for Construction Companies Car...
So many businesses take taxes into account when planning their short- and long-term strategy on everything from employment opportunities and hiring to procurement to growth management. There are truly few businesses that do not consider tax benefits and potential tax hiccups when they sit down and plan their strategy...
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...
To be deductible expenses, a business expense must be ordinary, necessary and reasonable in amount. The part of that three-pronged test that seems to give taxpayers the biggest problem is the reasonable amount.
It’s official! The House, Senate, and President passed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (PATH Act), which includes momentous tax breaks and incentives for taxpayers. Included in this legislation are over 20 vital permanent provisions that will benefit individuals and businesses alike, including a permanent R&D...
Your company probably offers an array of fringe benefits to its employees, including health insurance and group-term life insurance. While there are certain requirements, these fringe benefits are generally deductible by the company and tax-free to the employees as long as they are not discriminatory in nature. (If your...
There are instances when you can write off interest on personal loans used for business purposes, such as injecting capital into an S corporation, multi-member LLC, partnership or C corporation. But keep in mind that interest expenses must be classified into one of four categories (see box at the...
In my previous article, How to Start a Global Sales Strategy for Your Exports , I discussed some significant incentives and resources Maryland offers manufacturers that are considering an export initiative. This second article of the three part series will look at tax structures for exporters and the incredible...
Transfer pricing continues to be one of the most important matters facing multinational companies. The tax situation in any given country can affect whether or not your business sets up facilities or holds intellectual property ownership there. The IRS and numerous tax authorities worldwide are intensifying their focus on...