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Nov 2018Alimony and The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has many facets affecting all kinds of tax law. One of the changes that doesn’t get the spotlight all that much, but is just as important, is alimony. For those in the process of finalizing their divorce, the new tax rules may compel you to either close it out before 2019 or wait to sign on the dotted…
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Oct 2018Net Operating Losses And The TCJA
Whether you are a company that’s just starting out or are within an industry subject to seasonal long-term trends, having a net operating loss (NOL) in one year and net income in another is not uncommon. But shouldn’t businesses with steady income year to year have similar tax consequences as businesses with big highs and lows? Fortunately, the IRS agrees and allows you to apply…
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Oct 2018Paragon Accountants’ Year End Checklist
When it comes to getting everything squared away in your business before year end, things can get stressful. This checklist can help you collect all the items that you need before the year ends. That way when it comes to filing your individual and business tax returns, things will all go smoothly. 1099 Independent Contractors When paying contractors, one of the items that we like…
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Oct 2018Business Advantages in Puerto Rico
It’s been said that nothing is certain, except death and taxes. While we can’t do much to lessen the certainty of the former, we may have a solution to the latter through an unlikely source: Puerto Rico. Today, an increasing number of Americans are heading off with their businesses to Puerto Rico to take advantage of the many tax benefits, all while still maintaining their…
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Oct 2018Tax Reform Changes To Depreciation
By now, you’ve heard of the tax rate changes, qualified business deduction, and the doubling of the standard deduction – but did you know the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act also changed some depreciation provisions? The new provisions following bonus depreciation and section 179 depreciation are what most business owners find beneficial come tax time. Read on to see how these changes impact you! Bonus…
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Sep 2018Charitable Donation Options After Tax Reform
Francis Bacon once said, “With charity there is no excess” – a powerful statement that the IRS would amend to add, “but with limitations.” When it comes to charitable donations, you are allowed to deduct 50% of your charitable donations only as an itemized deduction. However, with the recent implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, it is estimated that a large number of…
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Sep 2018What You Need to Know Regarding Marijuana Industry Accounting
Marijuana’s popularity is flourishing. There’s no doubt about it. As more states legalize its medicinal or recreational use, more and more cannabis-related businesses are sprouting up. Consumers are spending more every year. Job openings in the industry continue to increase by triple digits. The industry is projected to pay billions in taxes each year. But, as a new industry tries to grow, old laws hold…
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Aug 2018QBI Deduction Plus High Income Equals No Problem! (Part 2 of 2)
In Part One of our article series we discussed what the QBI deduction is, which business entities it applies to, and how it is calculated. If you need a quick refresher of the QBI deduction, go ahead and read that article here. In part two of our QBI deduction series we’ll be looking more closely at how the income phaseout range will impact your allowable…
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Aug 2018New 20% Deduction for Business Owners! Do You Qualify? (Part 1 of 2)
With the recent implementation of the new tax reform, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has left many taxpayers in the dark concerning many new major tax provisions. One of these provisions includes the new Qualified Business Income Deduction (QBI), which provides a 20% deduction for passthrough businesses with “qualified business income”. Sounds easy enough – but there’s more to it than that with questions…
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Aug 2018Qualified tuition programs
It’s extremely worrisome to think about how Americans owe approximately $1.5 trillion in student loan debt and how that number isn’t going to stop climbing anytime soon. How can we expect our children to be excited for college when they know they’ll be in debt afterward? What steps can we do to better financially prepare our children for college? Continue reading to learn more about…