Tax Tips & More
3 Possible Ways to Deduct Your Dog or Cat
Dogs, cats, and other household pets are expensive. Owners spend an average of $1,270 to $2,800 to own a dog. Can you ever deduct these costs from your taxes?
Tax Deductions for Dues and Expenses of Being a Mason or a Lion
Based on IRS regulations, club dues are generally not deductible if the organization’s principal purpose is to conduct entertainment activities for its members. However, there are exceptions for civic and public service organizations.
Create Biz Deductions for Your Timeshare
Considering offering your timeshare to your employees as an incentive? Here are 2 potential methods to help you achieve tax deductions for your timeshare.
Deducting Your Timeshare Stays as Business Lodging Costs
If you own a timeshare and use it only for personal and business lodging, you have a unique opportunity to maximize your tax benefits.
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.
November 2024 Tax Due Dates
November 12: Tips for October 2024 reported to employer
December 2024 Tax Due Dates
December 10: Tips for November 2024 Reported to Employer (Form 4070)
December 31: Contribution to employer-sponsored retirement plan for 2024 (401(k), 403(b), 457 or federal thrift savings plans)
December 31: Required minimum distribution (RMD) by individuals who are 74 or older at the end of 2024
January 2025 Tax Due Dates
January 10: Tips for December 2024 reported to employer
January 16: Estimated tax payment for 4th quarter of 2024
January 16: Farmers and fishermen pay estimated tax for 2024
January 31: Deadline to file and pay 2024 taxes in full if not making an estimated tax payment in January