Tax Tips & More
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.
Deducting Start-Up Expenses for a Rental Property
Are you interested in becoming a commercial or residential landlord? If so, you’ll likely have to shell out plenty of money before ever collecting a dime in rent. The tax code treats some of those monies as start-up expenses.
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.
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
February 2025 Tax Due Dates
February 10: Tips for January 2025 reported to employer
February 18: File Form W-4 to reclaim exemption from withholding for 2025