Rebates allow you to promote a lower "after rebate" price. But at least half of rebates are never claimed because consumers lose or throw away the rebate form, or they never bother to complete the paperwork and mail it, according to the FTC.
Small Business Tax
Section 179 vehicles should be a key part of your small business tax deduction strategies. Can Section 179 property fit in with your business tax strategies?
Let Business Management Daily help you get each and every rental property depreciation credit and business tax deduction you’re entitled to.
With the top individual federal income tax rate falling to 35 percent last year (down from 38.6 percent), now is a great time to consider converting your existing C corporation to an S corporation. In addition to taking advantage of the lower rates, such a switch lets you avoid double taxation of future corporate income and gains. This Special Report explains how a conversion would work and whether you should make the switch.
For nonbusiness assets, you can deduct casualty losses from sudden usual events (storms, fires, etc.) once those losses exceed 10 percent of your adjusted gross income (AGI). Also, you can't write off the first $100 per event. Here are some tips to expand your write-off
Q: In the past, I twice rolled over employer plan account balances into two separate traditional IRAs. Now that I'm retiring for good, I'll once again be doing a rollover from my 401(k). Can I combine all three IRA rollover accounts into one account? C.T., Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
THE LAW. Many organizations don't think twice about using independent contractors. They're an attractive labor source because you don't have to shell out payroll taxes or benefits for them, nor are ...
Q: In a recent issue, you wrote about the benefits of Health Savings Accounts. (12/29/03 issue) I am the owner of an S corporation. As the principal, can I use an HSA? J.L., via e-mail
Q: I am single and earned $79,040 from my regular job in 2003. But I also had $15,233 in self-employment (SE) income. The IRS says I have to pay the full self-employment tax on the additional earnings. Is this true? D.A., Needham, Mass.
If you're required to file your payroll taxes electronically, don't quibble with the IRS, even if you're more comfortable walking a check to the bank.
With the economy awakening from its hibernation, you may be shaking the dust off business expansion plans.
If those plans include launching an entirely new business, you'll like-ly incur out-of-pocket expenses before the operation is up and running.
The cost of gas continues to skyrocket in many parts of the country, reaching a record national average of $1.75 per gallon at the start of April. Most expensive state: California. Least expensive: Georgia and South Carolina.
