Today TaxMama hears from Toni in the TaxQuips Forum. She just wants to confirm. “NSF charges are allowable, aren’t they? Years ago, as an auditor, I used to disallow them. At some point I was told by either review or appeals that they are allowable. I still don’t think they should be & a client who […]
Category Archives: Business Expenses
Today TaxMama needs to explain the purpose of the Taxpayers Advocate Service, based on a misconception expressed in the TaxQuips Forum. Peter says his problem is in the hands of the Taxpayers Advocate. So he’s just going to sit back and wait for them to take care of everything.
Dear Family, This week is Passover and Easter Week. We’ve been dark for a couple of days due to the holy days. So you didn’t get TaxQuips podcasts on Tuesday and Wednesday. Don’t worry, it’s not your mail server. Southern California has been getting storm warnings from our meteorologists all week. Yet, mornings still dawn […]
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H&R Block Radio Show – Tax Tips for Bloggers, Writers, and Journalists
Tax Tips for Bloggers, Writers and Journalists Read the script here: PROGRAM 2: Tax Tips for Bloggers, Writers and Journalists Originally aired: Thursday, March 25 11:30 – 12:30 EDT Introduction – Tax Mama Welcome and Introductions o Thanks for joining o Introduce hosts: § Chris Wilson, Master Tax Advisor o Wilson has been a master […]
Today TaxMama hears from Linda in Kentucky with a reasonable question. “My son-in-law had on-line college classes that required him to have internet services and a computer. Do these count towards the tax credits? Also, how would he go about getting the books, supplies, gas, etc. credited?” Dear Linda, In a very odd and inconsistent […]
Dear Family, Much of my time this month has been spent getting ready to do the radio tour for the Office Depot – H&R Block Stop Taxing My Patience Promotion; and getting the contest set up, so you can ask your most pressing tax question – and 5 random winners will get a box […]
Today TaxMama hears from Joel in New York with this question. “If I lease a car for business, say 80% business use, can I write off 80% of the down payment?”
Today TaxMama hears from Bill in North Carolina, with this question. “What is the tax treatment of equipment that is included in the payment of franchise fee? Is it all considered amortizable start-up cost? Or is the equipment depreciated separately starting with the day it opens for business? I am concerned about local business property […]
Today TaxMama hears from Ray in Ohio, who has a problem. “My son and I started working for a contractor in Feb 2006 as a sub. The 1099 was in his name and SS#. We worked on a 60-40 split. The 60 came to me, with all expenses paid out of my pocket. We have […]
Today TaxMama hears from Jim in Oklahoma with this challenge. “ I heard somewhere that you could deduct the expenses of a car with a sign on the door as an advertising expense. Any comments?”
Today TaxMama hears from Cindy in Hood River, Oregon with a good question. “I’m self-employed and planning to move to another state. Can I deduct my moving expenses? What if I were an LLC or S Corp? Would that make a difference?”
Courtesy of David and Mary Mellem, EAs IRS has approved new per diem amounts for meals and lodging effective October 1, 2009. These are the same rates which the Federal government uses to reimburse Federal government employees and that we referred to in an email sent out on September 10, 2009. Here are some of […]