Before we answer your question, keep in mind that as a single member LLC you can be classified as either a disregarded entity (i.e. sole proprietor) or corporation for tax purposes BUT legally maintain LLC status. Read More.
It is smart to be proactive and replace your windows to save on those energy costs. However, the government does not have a specific energy tax credit for businesses that replace their windows for more energy-efficient ones, as you may be planning. On the positive side, you will likely save on your energy bill which energy star estimates could be as much as 10% a yr! Read More.
The tax questions coming from couples facing a divorce & other life-changing events have been on the rise so we thought it would be wise to take a step back & answer some of the most common questions. As always, you can send your tax questions to our network of tax experts if you need personalized tax advice. Read More.
With the confusion that has been caused by NO estate tax this year, we thought it would be wise to chime in on the matter. If you haven’t already heard, the federal estate tax was NOT reinstated for 2010 or in morbid terms — If your spouse passes, you won’t be subject to federal estate taxes. Read More.
The hot summer days of college students mowing lawns, caddying on golf courses, washing cars & helping out at their dad’s friend’s law office are almost here. That means earning some dough to put towards savings, beer money & anything else a college student desires. Unfortunately, the summer comes and goes & the income that was earned is often forgotten until tax season arrives. Let’s avoid the procrastination & tackle some of the tricky tax questions that arise when dealing with summer jobs. Read More.
Happy spring everyone! Here at BIDaWIZ, we’ve been seeing a lot of “spring time” questions – you know, questions that have to do with things like marriage and finances, taxes (did you file on time?), home purchases and more. Speaking of that last item, if you’re looking to take advantage of the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit, there’s a ton of information out there – perhaps a little too much information. To help, boil everything down into digestible terms we all can understand, we’ve outlined the basics of what you need to know. Read More.
Many taxpayers are trying to figure out ways to avoid paying the tax penalty for converting a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA. Here’s one common question, “Can I use a capital loss carry forward from Schedule D to offset the tax penalty involved in making a conversion to a Roth IRA? Read More.