So, you’ve filed or extended your federal business returns and now you need to focus on the Texas Franchise Tax Report. This annual report is due on May 15 each year, regardless of when your accounting year ends. Right now, our focus is on the 2023 Texas Franchise Tax Report. This report is generally for […]
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I asked ChapGPT for 3 easy tips that small businesses can use for 2023 to reduce their taxes.
Let’s see what it came up with. Do you agree with these tips?
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#TaxTipTuesday – write to the House Ways & Means Oversight Subcommittee with your concerns and watch their meeting with IRS Commissioner Rettig on 3/17/2022 at 10 am ET. #TaxTwitter
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Those of you following along with the drama unfolding about getting setup with a new IRS online account are probably aware of the pushback from the public and Congress about the IRS using facial recognition to setup one of these accounts. Last week the IRS announced they would move away from using biometric data to
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Last year, being 2020, Congress passed many laws related to the coronavirus and COVID-19. One of them included a deduction from charitable contributions for everyone who doesn’t itemize their tax deductions on Form 1040. The amount was limited to $300 per return, so a taxpayer filing as a single individual got the same deduction as
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Did the 2021 winter storm get you thinking about being better prepared for the next one? If so, make your list now of items you’ll need and be prepared for the Texas Sales Tax Holiday for emergency preparation supplies. The sales tax holiday will run from 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021, through midnight
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I know many people, including me, will continue working from home next year. The thought of traveling around town used to bring me dread because of all the traffic and parking issues. However, after being home so long, I wouldn’t mind a little driving around town to see clients and meet with them face-to-face. One
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Right now, the IRS says you can’t deduct the expenses related to your PPP loan forgiveness but it doesn’t have to be that way. Write to your Congressperson and Senators and tell them to allow PPP Expense deductions for small businesses. See the sample letter at the end of this post from the AICPA. There
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Back in 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act. Part of this Act doubled the standardized deduction. Since then, many people who used to itemize their deductions are now opting to take the Standard Deduction instead of itemizing their deduction. One draw back is that charitable contributions are included in the itemized deductions.
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OK, we’re past the main 2019 tax return deadlines for individuals and businesses, so you might be thinking there’s no need to think about taxes until next March or April. Actually, the next two months give you a great opportunity to think about 2020 taxes to avoid surprises next year. Taking some time to review
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