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David Thomson, CPA
Oct 14, 20242 min read
The Tax Rules for Employee Awards
If you want to boost employees’ spirits without significant costs, an awards program is a low-cost fringe benefit, but some tax rules apply.
David Thomson, CPA
Sep 16, 20242 min read
Selling your Home? Consider the tax rules.
When it comes to selling your home, proactive tax planning can help you reduce your federal income tax bill. If you have a capital gain...
David Thomson, CPA
Jul 29, 20242 min read
Using an HSA as part of your Retirement Strategy
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are tax-advantaged savings vehicles for funding health care expenses not covered by insurance. And for...
David Thomson, CPA
Jul 15, 20242 min read
Renting to Family Members
As rents continue to rise in many areas, you may decide to help your financially challenged family members by renting a property to them...
David Thomson, CPA
Jun 17, 20242 min read
Sending the Kids to Day Camp May Bring a Tax Break
Among the many challenges of parenthood is childcare for kids when school lets out. Babysitters are one option, or you might consider...
David Thomson, CPA
May 14, 20242 min read
The Benefits of Hiring your Children
If you're a small-business owner and you hire your children this summer, you may be able to secure tax breaks and other nontax benefits.
David Thomson, CPA
May 6, 20242 min read
To Get an "Early" Refund, Adjust Your Withholding
If you received a large refund this year, you may want to adjust your withholding. Each year, millions of taxpayers claim an income tax...
David Thomson, CPA
Apr 21, 20242 min read
Is Your Business Closing? Consider Your Final Tax Responsibilities
Here are some final tax responsibilities to consider when closing down your business.
David Thomson, CPA
Apr 7, 20242 min read
The Importance of Compensation Structure for Business Owners
As a business owner of a C corporation, here are 4 steps to ensure your compensation is "reasonable" for IRS compliance purposes.
David Thomson, CPA
Mar 31, 20243 min read
How long should I retain my tax records?
Here’s what you need to know about keeping financial records involved in your tax returns.
David Thomson, CPA
Mar 18, 20241 min read
A Strategy to Raise Your Medical Expense Deduction
With a little planning, you may be able to boost your itemized medical expense deduction when you file your 2024 tax return next year....
David Thomson, CPA
Mar 1, 20241 min read
Received an Erroneous Tax Refund in Error
Mistakes happen. What if you receive a refund from the IRS that you’re not entitled to? Or what if you receive one that’s more than...
David Thomson, CPA
Feb 15, 20241 min read
ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program Available for a Limited Time
As part of an ongoing initiative to combat questionable Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims, the IRS has launched a voluntary...
David Thomson, CPA
Feb 12, 20241 min read
Deductions vs. Credits: What's the Difference?
One of the most common misunderstandings about filing an income tax return is the difference between deductions and credits. Deductions...
David Thomson, CPA
Feb 9, 20242 min read
There May Still Be Time to Lower Your 2023 Tax Bill
If you're preparing to file your 2023 tax return, you may still be able to lower your tax bill - or increase your refund. If you qualify,...
David Thomson, CPA
Feb 5, 20242 min read
Tracking Down Donation Substantiation
If you're like many Americans, your mailbox may have been filling up in recent weeks with letters from your favorite charities...
David Thomson, CPA
Feb 3, 20242 min read
How to Secure a Tax Benefit with the QBI Deduction
QBI may sound like the name of a TV quiz show. But it's actually the acronym for "qualified business income," which can trigger a tax...
David Thomson, CPA
Feb 1, 20243 min read
Traveling for Business in 2024? What's Deductible?
If you and your employees will be traveling for business this year, there are many factors to keep in mind. Under the tax law, certain...
David Thomson, CPA
Jul 26, 20232 min read
Big Tax Cuts for Texas
This month, the Texas legislature passed a sweeping bill to provide $18 Billion in tax cuts for Texas homeowners and small businesses. ...
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