Georgia Tax Credits and Incentives
Southern Hospitality: How Georgia Welcomes Businesses with Tax Credits and Incentives In the heart of the South, Georgia extends a warm embrace not only through its famed hospitality but also by offering a treasure trove of tax incentives and credits designed to foster business growth and innovation. The state’s generous offerings support enterprises across a […]
IRS Audit Guide (Updated for 2024)
IRS Audit: What to Know, What to Do in 2024 Taxpayers are selected for an IRS audit for a variety of reasons. Some taxpayers are chosen due to a document mismatch, such as a return that is missing 1099’s or W-2’s. The IRS computers usually spot missing documents based on the social security number (SSN) […]
179D Deduction for Construction and Rehab
Powerful Tax Incentives for Energy Efficient Projects The 179D tax deduction offers a powerful financial incentive for installing qualifying building systems that reduce energy consumption. Energy-efficient construction projects are ideal candidates for the 179D deduction. Also, energy efficient retrofits or rehabs of older buildings also qualify for the deduction. The rules even provide a financial […]
Tax Planning Strategies for Financial Success
Tax planning is the overall topic of our recent podcast with The Shift Spot, a peer advisory community of fellow business owners who are passionate about making radical shifts in their businesses and lives. Tax planning is the selection of legal options to minimize or eliminate taxes. Tax planning includes optimizing the structure of transactions […]
Divorce and Taxes: How to Protect Yourself
Divorce and taxes are the important subject of our live event with Pacific Cascade Legal, a premier family law firm in Oregon and Washington. We discuss how divorce impacts joint tax liability, when there might be relief granted for separation of joint liability, and other important tax considerations when navigating divorce from your spouse. […]
How to Avoid IRS Trouble
The thought of IRS trouble, “red flags” and audits are enough to worry any business owner. In this podcast, we talk about how to avoid IRS tax problems, and what to do if they arise. In the podcast, we cover a variety of topics including: Organizing your business for tax preparation Tax calendar […]
Reasonable Compensation, Payroll and Distributions for an S Corp Owner
Many small businesses are formed as S corporations. S corps have been around for many years. Their popularity has a lot to do with the fact that s corporations offer both tax savings and a high degree of liability protection in the event of a lawsuit. While S corps are very popular, the issue of […]
Opportunity Zone: Defer or Eliminate Capital Gains
The Qualified Opportunity Zone Program has been around since 2017. It is a valuable tax planning strategy that is available to taxpayers even if they do not own a business. The program provides tax benefits to long term investors in communities called Qualified Opportunity Zones. These are geographic areas that need improvement or development, such […]
What is a Cost Segregation Study?
A cost segregation study is a strategic tax savings tool that allows companies and individuals who have purchased, constructed, expanded, or remodeled any kind of real estate for commercial or residential use to increase cash flow by accelerating depreciation deductions and deferring federal and state income taxes. Typically, real estate is depreciated over a straight-line […]
FBAR vs 8938: Which One Should I File?
The FBAR and Form 8938 are used to report foreign financial assets to the U.S. government. Both the FBAR and Form 8938 trigger huge penalties for failure to file. While the function of the FBAR and Form 8938 is very similar, there are differences between the two form. One has a higher filing threshold than […]