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ConnollySteele
May 23, 20222 min read
Partners may have to report more income on tax returns than they receive in cash
Are you a partner in a business? You may have come across a situation that’s puzzling. In a given year, you may be taxed on more...
ConnollySteele
May 2, 20222 min read
Businesses may receive notices about information returns that don’t match IRS records
The IRS has begun mailing notices to businesses, financial institutions and other payers that filed certain returns with information that...
ConnollySteele
Apr 25, 20222 min read
The tax mechanics involved in the sale of trade or business property
What are the tax consequences of selling property used in your trade or business? There are many rules that can potentially apply to the...
ConnollySteele
Apr 18, 20222 min read
Tax considerations when adding a new partner at your business
Adding a new partner in a partnership has several financial and legal implications. Let’s say you and your partners are planning to admit...
ConnollySteele
Apr 11, 20222 min read
Tax issues to assess when converting from a C corporation to an S corporation
Operating as an S corporation may help reduce federal employment taxes for small businesses in the right circumstances. Although S...
ConnollySteele
Apr 6, 20222 min read
Fully deduct business meals this year
The federal government is helping to pick up the tab for certain business meals. Under a provision that’s part of one of the COVID-19...
ConnollySteele
Mar 29, 20223 min read
It’s almost that time of year again! If you’re not ready, file for an extension
The clock is ticking down to the April 18 tax filing deadline. Sometimes, it’s not possible to gather your tax information and file by...
ConnollySteele
Mar 28, 20221 min read
2022 Q2 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines that apply to businesses and other employers during the second quarter of 2022. Keep in...
ConnollySteele
Mar 21, 20222 min read
Taking the opposite approach: Ways your business can accelerate taxable income and defer deductions
Typically, businesses want to delay recognition of taxable income into future years and accelerate deductions into the current year. But...
ConnollySteele
Mar 14, 20222 min read
Establish a tax-favored retirement plan
If your business doesn’t already have a retirement plan, now might be a good time to take the plunge. Current retirement plan rules allow...
ConnollySteele
Mar 9, 20223 min read
Lost your job? Here are the tax aspects of an employee termination
Despite the robust job market, there are still some people losing their jobs. If you’re laid off or terminated from employment, taxes are...
ConnollySteele
Mar 7, 20223 min read
Does your business barter? Here are some facts you should know
In today’s economy, many small businesses are strapped for cash. They may find it beneficial to barter or trade for goods and services...
ConnollySteele
Feb 28, 20223 min read
The election to apply the research tax credit against payroll taxes
The credit for increasing research activities, often referred to as the research and development (R&D) credit, is a valuable tax break...
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Feb 26, 20220 min read
ConnollySteele
Feb 23, 20222 min read
Can you deduct the costs of a spouse on a business trip?
If you own your own company and travel for business, you may wonder whether you can deduct the costs of having your spouse accompany you...
ConnollySteele
Jan 31, 20223 min read
Keeping meticulous records is the key to tax deductions and painless IRS audits
If you operate a business, or you’re starting a new one, you know you need to keep records of your income and expenses. Specifically, you...
ConnollySteele
Jan 24, 20222 min read
Entrepreneurs and taxes: How expenses are claimed on tax returns
While some businesses have closed since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, many new ventures have launched. Entrepreneurs have cited a...
ConnollySteele
Jan 20, 20222 min read
Numerous tax limits affecting businesses have increased for 2022
Many tax limits that affect businesses are annually indexed for inflation, and a number of them have increased for 2022. Here’s a rundown...
ConnollySteele
Jan 10, 20222 min read
Businesses with employees who receive tips may be eligible for a tax credit
If you’re an employer with a business where tipping is customary for providing food and beverages, you may qualify for a federal tax...
ConnollySteele
Dec 21, 20212 min read
2022 Q1 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2022. Keep in mind...
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