Tag Archives: Business

Getting Married Now or Later

Today TaxMama hears from Robyn in the TaxQuips Forum, who needs to make a decision. Essentially, it boils down to should my boyfriend and I get married this year or not, in order to get the best tax advantage. They have a child together – and one that is just hers. Read the details here. […]

Ask TaxMama Issue 575 – Oh Joy!

Dear Family,  What a distracting morning! While I am perfectly capable of ignoring ringing telephones, I haven’t quite mastered the art of ignoring emails. They seem to pile up if you don’t answer them, or read them, have you noticed? Then we had a little earthquake. Not much. Certainly not for Southern California. (Actually, OK…truth?  […]

5th Wheel

Today TaxMama hears from Brad in Jacksonville, NC  , who says, “I’ve been considering purchasing a (self-contained) motorhome/fifth wheel RV for use as lodging/office to use on my business travels. Can I write it off?”

Home Office Red Flag

Today TaxMama hears from John from Georgia, who is wary.http://auneec.ateneo.edu/wp-includes/images/new/thesis-generator.html “I run my network marketing business from home, but heard that taking an office in home deduction is a red flag to IRS. Help!”

FTC Enforcement Deferred for Tax Debt Relief Services

Addendum – about debt relief in 2020: Bankrate recently published a guide, “How long can a debt collector pursue old debt?” which would be a great addition to that page, as it highlights what you need to know about old debt collection. Their guide was created using insight from experts to help those struggling with […]

Expensing Accounts Payable

Today TaxMama hears from Cinda in the TaxQuips Forum with a quickie question. “I bought a company and with it came  $72,310 worth of outstanding debt.  How should I initially set this up and how would I track the payments I make towards these payables?  The payments are an expense correct?https://www.topsedu.xyz/wp-content/languages/new/essay-help.html ”

Issuing 1099-M

Today TaxMama  hears from Carol in the TaxQuips Forum who wants to know, “Are there consequences to issuing 1099-Ms to contractors in October instead of the last of February?”

Wal-Mart vs. Government

1. Americans spend $36,000,000 at Wal-Mart Every hour of every day.             2. This works out to $20,928 profit every minute! 3. Wal-Mart will sell more from January 1 to St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th) than Target sells all year. 4. Wal-Mart is bigger than Home Depot + Kroger + Target + Sears + Costco […]

Small Business Jobs Act of 2010

New Jobs Act brings tax benefits (9-23-2010) On  September 23, the House passed the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (H.R. 5297). It is expected to be signed by the President. Among its provisions:

Mystery Shoppers

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Step Up Basis Adjustment

Today TaxMama hears from Rob in the TaxQuips Forum, who couldn’t get IRS to answer him.  “I am adjusting a 2006 return using the 3115 Form per your guidance.  The Real estate is 1974 property where we used ACRS, 125% and 20 years.   For the step-up do I have to use MACRS lives and methods?”