According to the IRS, there is no such thing as an interest-free loan. Many times, loans that are at below-market interest rates are recharacterized so that market-rate interest income is recognized. For more information about these types of loans and the rules that regulate them, read this C.P.A Insight.
If you have children, who have been in college for more than two years, or if you plan on attending college yourself, the Lifetime Learning Credit may be an option to ease some of the cost of tuition. The Lifetime Learning Credit is family based and offers, for an unlimited number of years, an allowable credit of up to $2,000 per tax return per year. For more information on the Lifetime Learning Credit, its benefits and eligibility requirements, read this C.P.A insight.
Timing is critical in determining when to purchase equipment for businesses. The year in which the equipment is purchased and is available and ready for use plays a significant role in determining the amount allowable depreciation and tax liability for a given year. For more on asset acquisition, some planning tips, and to learn about depreciation rules, read this C.P.A Insight.
If your student is tired of seeing Uncle Sam take money from him each paycheck, he may be in luck. Students, who have summer or part-time jobs, may be exempt from paying federal withholding tax if certain requirements are met. This C.P.A. Insight details the circumstances that must be met to stop the withholding deduction.
Accept Visa? Your customers love you for it, but as a business owner, you need to understand payment processing fees. Learn more in this Business Tip.
If Fido is considered a member of the family, you may consider pet insurance to provide for his health care costs. Learn all about it in this Insurance Tip.
If your teen is learning to drive, consider looking into the Georgia driver education income tax credit.
The Kiddie Tax prevents parents from shifting investment income a child who is taxed at a lower rate compared to the parents.
Just because you work for yourself doesn’t mean you need to miss out on the savings opportunity a 401(k) provides.
The rules for Roth IRAs are one of the least complicated sets of rules that the IRS has established in some time. To see if you qualify to participate this year, just check out the following guidelines.