IRS Report Card
Every year the IRS prepares an executive summary of their performance. You can view these yourself: Their 2017 Objectives Report to Congress and their 2016 Season Review. The IRS needs to…
How to Get Audited!
Let’s face it, my job is to file your taxes accurately, to advise you on how to be compliant, but some of you just don’t want to follow my directions.…
The Millennial Guide to Not Being Financially Shafted
It’s what my readers have asked for. So many millennials are being sold and told crazy financial information, typically from a friend, salesman, bartender, cell phone store or heck you…
Traveling for Charity?
Are you going on a mission trip? Do you deliver meals on wheels? Here are some tips when you want to deduct charity related travel costs. Qualified Charities. For a…
Choosing Your Small Business Legal Structure
One important consideration when starting your business is determining the best legal organizational structure. Why? Because it will affect operating efficiency, transferability, control, the way you report income, the taxes…
Operating and Controlling Your Business
Now that you have your business type established, how should you operate it? Various entities have different requirements. Below is a brief explanation. SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP Controlled by one person All…
The Legal End of Your Business
I have been asked several times “When does my business end?” It depends on the structure.. SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP Continues until abandoned or upon death of the owner Assets and liabilities…
How to Get an IRS Transcript
Have you ever needed a transcript of your federal income tax return for a mortgage application or other reason? If so, here is how you can get a copy of…