Above-The-Line Tax Deductions
Taxpayers are always sensitive to the amount of tax that they pay, but perhaps even more so at this time of year when April 15th
2018 Tax Reform Webinar for Businesses and Individuals – Register Now
February 13th 12:00 – 1:00
Estimated Taxes for Business Owners
April 1 may be April Fool’s Day, but April 15 might be considered April’s cruel day. Not only do you have to pay any income
Real Estate Investing with REITs
As the memory of the financial crisis recedes, the real estate market shows signs of recovery. You may believe excellent investment opportunities exist now—and that
Property Tax Break for North Carolina Homebuilders
The North Carolina legislature recently voted to lower the amount of property taxes homebuilders pay on homes in inventory waiting to be sold. Under the
Presentation at the Midtown Raleigh Alliance Meeting
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NC Tax Withholding for Non-Residents and ITIN contractors
The law that requires North Carolina income tax to be withheld from payments made to nonresidents for personal services has been amended to also require
The Advantages of SEP Plans for Business Owners
Simplified employee pension (SEP) plans are commonly used by self-employed individuals and others with part-time self-employment income. In addition, SEPs can offer many benefits to
Tax Deductions For Rentals
If you are the current owner of a real estate property you are renting out, you qualify for some special tax deductions. Depending on the
Passing the Tests for Entertainment Deductions
If you’re a business owner, you probably entertain customers, prospects, employees, suppliers, and others. Such outlays may be deductible, whereas others are in a gray
Year-End Tax Planning for Donations
Charitable contributions historically have provided tax benefits, and that may be especially true in 2013. Those contributions reduce your taxable income, which may keep you
Handling qualified charitable distributions
After the initial rush of filing for 2018 returns, many people will learn that they’re no longer itemizing deductions. The TCJA placed limits on some
Congress Passes Tax Extenders Legislation
On December 16, 2014, the Senate passed a bill to extend a package of expired or expiring individual, business, and energy provisions known as “tax
After-Tax Dollars in Traditional IRAs
Making your retirement contributions tax efficient is one of the most important factors when planning your retirement strategy. Non-deductible contributions to an IRA may be
Home Builder Property Tax Exclusion
North Carolina Governor Cooper recently signed into law a bill which should help homebuilders with some of their property tax burden. House Bill 492, known
Limitations on Pass-Through Losses from S-Corporations
An S corporation’s tax items generally pass through to shareholders on a pro rata basis and are reportable by S corporation shareholders in the shareholder’s
Making Expense Accounts Accountable
Business owners who work for their company typically have expense accounts; the same usually is true for many employees. If your company has what the
New Law May Boost C Corporations
The recently-signed Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 reinstates some expired tax benefits retroactively and makes them permanent. On the list is the
Mandatory Documents For Business Owners
As a business owner, do you believe you currently possess the right set of documents that can help you protect your business? To help you
Funding a Small Business Succession Plan
Our blogposts have previously described the two key elements of a succession plan for a privately held company: putting a value on the business and
TJT Human Resources Services
Thomas, Judy & Tucker recently welcomed Lorilynn Spronk to the Outsourced Accounting Services division. This division of the firm provides a full-range of accounting and