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A side business not a hobby

A side business is a business and not a hobby, according to the tax court. This is good news for an attorney by day and part time filmmaker by night.  The documentary film activity is engaged in for profit, despite the large losses incurred in the six years it took to...

A side business not a hobby

A side business is a business and not a hobby, according to the tax court. This is good news for an attorney by day and part time filmmaker by night.  The documentary film activity is engaged in for profit, despite the large losses incurred in the six years it took to...

Social Security age Base

The Social Security wage base for 2013 is now projected to be $113,700, an increase of $3,600 from this year’s cap, according to Social Security Admin. trustees. The current estimates for the next few years are as follows: $117,900 for 2014 $123,000 for 2015 $128,400...

S-Corporation under attack again

The only real chance to get any reward for the risk of running a small business is under attack yet again.  The Democrats have proposed legislation that would start the crackdown on receiving a distribution that is not subject to a payroll tax involving S...

Vehicle Used for Both Business and Personal Use

Employer Vehicle Used for Both Business and Personal Use This is always on ongoing issue with clients.  We ended up firing a client over this issue.  We initially prepared his taxes without the vehicle expenses for his Schedule C since he was unable to and refused to...

Client Communications

I do have to admit I continue to be amazed by the amount of inquiries I receive from potential new clients, immediately after tax season. The number one reason is the fact that their prior CPA ignored them during tax season.  They call repeatedly because they have...

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