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Tax & Accounting Blog
Fundamental tax truths for C corporations
The flat 21% federal income tax rate for C corporations under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has been great news for these entities and their owners. But some fundamental tax truths for C corporations largely remain the same: C corporations are subject to double...
Depreciation-related breaks on business real estate: What you need to know when you file your 2018 return
Commercial buildings and improvements generally are depreciated over 39 years, which essentially means you can deduct a portion of the cost every year over the depreciation period. (Land isn’t depreciable.) But special tax breaks that allow deductions to be taken more...
Preet Patel, CPA Promoted to Senior Accountant
We are pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2019, Preet Patel, CPA was promoted to Senior Accountant. Preet joined Bumpers & Company after passing his CPA exam in 2015. He graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor's in Accounting and Finance....
Higher mileage rate may mean larger tax deductions for business miles in 2019
This year, the optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business increased by 3.5 cents, to the highest level since 2008. As a result, you might be able to claim a larger deduction for vehicle-related expense...
A refresher on major tax law changes for small-business owners
The dawning of 2019 means the 2018 income tax filing season will soon be upon us. After year end, it’s generally too late to take action to reduce 2018 taxes. Business owners may, therefore, want to shift their focus to assessing whether they’ll likely owe taxes or...
2018 – Last Minute Tax Planning Tips
Tax planning is a year-round activity, but there are still some year-end strategies you can use to lower your 2018 tax bill. Here are six last-minute tax moves business owners should consider: Postpone invoices. If your business uses the cash method of accounting, and...
Top 30 Things Start-ups & Small Businesses Need to Know: #6 – Auto Expenses
There are two methods a business can use to track and deduct Auto Expenses for tax purposes. No matter which method your business chooses, it is imperative to use an auto log. Smart phones are now the easiest and most convenient way to track auto use for business. We...
Top 30 Things Start-ups & Small Businesses Need to Know: #5 – Classes in QuickBooks
Adding Classes to your QuickBooks set-up can help you organize information and run reports to provide insight into how well different aspects of your business are performing. Classes give you a different way to quantify data, while keeping your chart of accounts from...
Top 30 Things Start-ups & Small Businesses Need to Know: #4 – Chart of Accounts
Now that you have formed your company and know where you are doing business, it is time to set up the chart of accounts. Creating the chart of account is like building a foundation for a house. A good chart of accounts leads to useful financial statements, logical...
Top 30 Things Start-ups & Small Businesses Need to Know: #3 – Nexus
Once you identify all the states you must register to do business in, you must determine if you are subject to sales tax nexus in those states, or if you need to file income tax returns in those states. Nexus rules have changed dramatically in recent years as states...
