21
Oct
Be Reasonable People!
Key Takeaways
Small business tax deductions save money but must be reasonable and well-documented.
Unreasonable deductions trig...
13
Oct
RCReports Reasonable Salary Case Study
Key Takeaways
Reasonable salary for S Corp shareholders can vary widely depending on methodology and inputs—$193K vs. $113K in one...
30
Sep
Entity Formations and Considerations Podcast
Key Takeaways
WCG launched its first small business podcast and video series to discuss entity formations and considerations.
T...
08
Sep
Deducting Home Office Maintenance
Key Takeaways
Working from home is increasingly common, but it raises tax questions about home office deductions.
Two methods e...
07
Sep
S Corp Transition Pains
Key Takeaways
Electing S corporation taxation for your LLC can reduce self-employment taxes, but the transition comes with challen...
03
Sep
Reasonable Shareholder Salary
Key Takeaways
Electing S Corp status requires all shareholders to pay themselves a reasonable salary to comply with IRS rules.
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21
Aug
Section 199A Separate Trade or Business
Key Takeaways
The Section 199A deduction allows certain small business owners to deduct up to 20% of qualified business income (QB...
11
Aug
Avoid the Hobby Loss Rules
Key Takeaways
Side hustles can be exciting, but without a documented profit motive, the IRS may classify them as a hobby.
Hobby...
11
Aug
Charitable Donations Revisited
Key Takeaways
Charitable donations can support causes you care about and may provide tax deductions.
To be deductible, donation...
28
May
Why Punish Specified Service Trades or Businesses
Key Takeaways
SSTB Overview: Certain professions like accountants, physicians, attorneys, consultants, and financial advisors are ...