Tax Tips & More
Blueprint for Employee-Spouse 105-HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
I’m excited to introduce you to a valuable strategy that could significantly reduce your taxable income by converting personal medical expenses into business deductions.
5 Rules for Turning Your Vacation into Tax-Deductible Business Travel
Here’s an idea: how about transforming your next vacation into business travel? With careful planning, your transportation to any destination could be fully deductible.
Create Tax-Free Fringe Benefit Deductions for Your Smartphone
I hope you can benefit from this fringe benefit opportunity related to business smartphones.
Tax Rules for Providing Free Meals and/or Lodging to Employees
If you’re wondering about tax-free treatment for employer-provided meals and lodging, you may find the following overview helpful.
Deducting a Loss from an Airbnb Bedroom Rental
When you rent a bedroom in your home and that rental unit creates a tax loss, can you deduct the loss? Yes, if you meet the four technical requirements.
No Mercy for You When Your CPA Does Not File Your Tax Return
What’s your worst tax nightmare? Identity theft? Not having enough money to pay all the taxes you owe? How about this: your CPA, enrolled agent, or other tax preparer has not filed your taxes for three years.
Best Practices When E-Filing Returns
Avoid future problems by following these best practices for e-filing.
Common Mistakes in Tax Preparation
Avoid errors that can occur when preparing tax returns by learning these common mistakes.
What Are Your Chances of Being Audited?
These red flags could increase your chances of the IRS selecting your return for audit.
June 2025 Tax Due Dates
June 10: Tips for May 2025 reported to employer
June 16: Estimated tax payment for 2nd quarter of 2025
June 16: U.S. taxpayers living and working abroad file 2024 tax return
June 16: U.S. taxpayers living and working abroad file form 4868 to request 4-month income tax return filing extension (payment of tax not extended)
June 16: Military personnel on duty outside the U.S. file 2024 tax return
June 16: Military personnel on duty outside the U.S. file Form 4868 to request 4-month income tax return filing extension (payment of tax not extended)
July 2025 Tax Due Dates
July 10: Tips for June 2025 reported to employer
August 2025 Tax Due Dates
August 11: Tips for July 2025 reported to employer