If you’re a small business owner or you’re involved in a start-up, you may want to set up a tax-favored retirement plan for yourself and any employees. Several types of plans are eligible for tax advantages. 401(k) plan One of the best-known retirement plan options is the 401(k) plan. It provides for employer contributions made…
Have you recently started a new business? Or are you contemplating starting one? Launching a new venture is a hectic, exciting time. And as you know, before you even open the doors, you generally have to spend a lot of money. You may have to train workers and pay for rent, utilities, marketing and more.…
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 quickly are available for certain real estate investments. Some of these were enhanced by…
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 get a refund when they file their returns…
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 it would benefit from deferring income to next year, wait until…
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 recommend going with Method 2 (Mileage)…
You are forming, or have formed, a company and have selected your entity type; Now – where are you doing business? What state will be your home state? Which other states will you need to get authority to do business in? If your home state is Delaware, you will benefit from the advantageous legal protections…
Welcome to our new blog series, “The Top 30 Things Start-ups & Small Businesses Need to Know.” We will begin with topic #1: “Entity Selection.” Entity selection is one of the most important decisions you will make for your business. There are many varying levels of formation from sole proprietor to corporation. Which one should…
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Bumpers & Company’s own Douglas S. Kook, CPA, CVA will be one of the presenters at the upcoming “Big IDEas for Your Business” Conference on May, 10th at the Sheraton Wilmington South. The Delaware Society of CPAs has designed this one-day conference to assist your business in building a firm foundation for success. Whether you’re a…
