Happy New Year ( a few days late)
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I hope all of my readers had a very relaxing and joyous Christmas holiday and I hope you are looking forward to a New Year filled with hope and promise. Of course, the way to make those hopes and resolutions…
When is a theft or bad debt loss not deductible?
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You can claim a theft loss as a deduction only if there is no chance of recovering any of the amount stolen. Here the IRS is probably lookiong at the possibility that the owner will have to pay restitution as…
What kind of documents do I have to submit to the IRS when I submit an Offer In Compromise?
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The Offer In Compromise program is a voluntary program that is offered to taxpayers who are delinquent in their taxes. Not everyone qualifies, but if you think you do and want to make an Offer you must disclose some private…
Can an employee still deduct unreimbursed business expenses?
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Since the new tax law came into effect, employee itemized deductions for unreimbursed business expenses, including mileage, have been suspended. However, self-employed individuals and certain employees (e.g. armed-forces reservists, certain state or local government officials, educators and performing artists) may…
Is the Offer In Compromise program a scam?
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I’m happy to say that the Offer In Compromise program is not a scam and still works in the right circumstances. In fact, I have already had several Offers accepted in 2019! However, some unscrupulous people will take your money…
What is the Taxpayer Advocate Service and what does he or she do?
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The Taxpayer Advocate’s office is a special position set up after the congressional hearings on the IRS revealed problems in how the IRS sometimes treats taxpayers. There is a national taxpayer advocate office and also one in each state. In…
What is a P&L?
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A P&L, or Profit and Loss statement, is simply a listing of all your business income and all of your business expenses for a given period of time. It is sometimes called an Income and Expense statement. Generally, you first…
What are the current rules about meal and entertainment deductions?
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The new tax law (TCJA) has made several changes in the deductibility of business meals and entertainment. Last week I addressed deductions for meals. This week I will discuss the deductibility of entertainment expenses. Even before the new tax law,…
What are the current rules about meal and entertainment deductions?
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The new tax law (TCJA) has made several changes in the deductibility of business meals and entertainment. I will address deductions for meals this week and entertainment next week. If a meal is allowed as deductible, generally only 50% of…
Can I get my tax refund if I owe back taxes?
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Unfortunately, the IRS will take any refund to which you are otherwise entitled until your delinquent tax is paid in full. Until your tax is paid in full, I suggest that you revisit your W-4 form and possibly adjust it…