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Don’t miss out on the 100% business meals deduction in 2021 and 2022!
Covid-19 has changed our lifestyle, how we do our business, how we spend our free time, how we spend our money, and even how we eat. The pandemic has rocked nearly every company and industry, especially food services. Many restaurants across the U.S. have permanently closed. According to food and
Taxes and Renting Out Your Vacation Home
If you’re fortunate enough to own a vacation home, you may want to rent it out for part of the year. What are the tax consequences? The tax treatment can be complex. It depends on how many days it’s rented and your level of personal use. Personal use includes vacation
Social Security Wage Base Will Increase in 2022
The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $147,000 for 2022 (up from $142,800 for 2021). Wages and self-employment income above this threshold aren’t subject to Social Security tax. Background Information The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) imposes two taxes
COVID-19 Effects on Financial Statements
The COVID-19 pandemic is still adversely affecting many businesses and not-for-profit organizations, but the effects vary, depending on the nature of operations and geographic location. Has your organization factored the effects of the pandemic into its financial statements? You might not have considered this question since last year if your
DWC Professionals Attain Payroll Certification
Dalby, Wendland & Co. is pleased to announce client accounting services specialists Janna Burk and Mary Nichols have attained Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designations from the American Payroll Association. The CPP exam is four hours, and attaining certification verifies mastery of payroll knowledge, skills, and abilities. Certification is frequently essential
Three Essential Estate Planning Strategies
With most tax planning, there are certain strategies that are generally effective and shouldn’t be ignored. The same holds true for estate planning. Here are three essential estate planning strategies to consider that may help you achieve your goals. 1. Use an ILIT to hold life insurance Do you own
Potential Tax Issues of Owning a Business During a Divorce
If you’re a business owner and you’re getting a divorce, tax issues can complicate matters. Your business ownership interest is one of your biggest personal assets and in many cases, your marital property will include all or part of it. Tax-free Property Transfers You can generally divide most assets, including
Depreciation Rules for Business Automobiles
If you use an automobile in your trade or business, you may wonder how depreciation tax deductions are determined. The rules are complicated, and special limitations that apply to vehicles classified as passenger autos (which include many pickups and SUVs) can result in it taking longer than expected to fully
Taxes and Selling Your Home
Many homeowners across the country have seen their home values increase recently. According to the National Association of Realtors, the median price of homes sold in July of 2021 rose 17.8% over July of 2020. The median home price was $411,200 in the Northeast, $275,300 in the Midwest, $305,200 in
2021 Q4 Key Deadlines for Businesses and Employers
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2021. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Note: Certain tax-filing and tax-payment deadlines may be postponed for taxpayers who reside