Usually… Yes. However, let’s see what the IRS has to say right now on this subject. I will highlight a few points below; but, you’ll have to read the Forbes article IRS Issues Tax Guidance On Discharged Student Loans (Jan 15, 2020) for the details. You should not report the amount of the discharged loan […]
No More Deduction for Job Expenses, Including Home Office
Back in the day folks could use certain out-of-pocket employment expenses as a tax write-off; but as 2018 things have changed. Now, remember… I’m talking about potential w2 employment expenses, NOT self-employment expenses. Here are some examples of job expenses that were deductible for tax years 2017 and before, but are now not deductible for […]
I Provide Professional Services! Do I Qualify for the QBI or not?
This is by far one of the most bizarre tax code complications I’ve seen this year. So if I’m confused, I’m sure you are too. But, finally the IRS has decided to clarify who is, and is not included on the specified service trades or businesses (SSTB) list, and therefore disqualified to receive the Qualified […]
IRS Hit A Self-Employed Individual for $7k in Back Taxes!
My sole proprietor clients think I’m hard on them. They wish I’d leave them alone about maintaining a separate bank account for their business. They don’t want to hear me go on and on about not co-mingling funds, depositing and reporting every dollar made in business, and not over-stating expenses. There are several reasons I […]
Do You Make Charitable Contributions From Your Business???
So you enjoy giving money to charitable organizations, do you??? Yes! I knew you did. You love to give to great causes and so do I. So give and don’t stop. In addition to the good feeling of giving, it’s also kinda nice knowing you can write those donation off on your taxes. Right??? Well.. […]
MyWalkTax – 2019 Tax Filing Season Update
Hello Clients and Friends: The 2018 Tax Season officially began January 28th. I am ready to serve your tax preparation needs, so you may start sending your documents over at any time. Please take a moment to read the details below. Getting Your Documents To Me, Drop-Offs and Appointments CURRENT CLIENTS: In order to meet […]
Did You Pay Anyone More Than $600 in 2018? — Get your 1099-misc filed by 1/31
I’ve beat this topic to death in years past, so I won’t go into all the intricate details in this blog. So please… before you ask questions about Box 3 vs Box 7, please take time to read through questions from all of the *wishful thinking* people who have gone before you. You can find […]
The New Tax Law will decrease taxes for most taxpayers
The New Tax Law will decrease taxes for most taxpayers. However, there is some “fine print” in the New Tax Law, that actually takes away deductions and tax credits that you may be expecting to receive for the coming tax season. Here are a few of the disappearing tax breaks: No more write-off for employee business expenses. If you are an employee […]
Schedule C – What expenses go where for your business?
Let me state right up front… I straight copied this information from Mary953’s CAPS Blog Why? Because, it’s THE BOMB! Even though she provided these explanations several years ago, her descriptions are gold, and I never want to lose them! I also want you to know exactly where to find them when needed. So, let […]
2018 Tax Reform on Business Meals & Entertainment – Mostly gone except…
Business meals and entertainment suffered a blow in the new 2018 tax reform bill… BUT if you’re serving meals or refreshments to prospects as part of a sales presentation that is open to the general public (meaning not just to your family and friends), the expense then qualifies as a “presentation” aka “promotional” expense, and […]