Tax preparation and planning insights for business owners and individuals with complex needs in Roanoke, VA and beyond. Covers filings, compliance, and proactive strategies to reduce taxes and improve outcomes.
Q: Can I deduct expenses that provide a personal benefit – like business suits, cosmetic work, therapy, or pet care? A: Almost never. The IRS allows a deduction only when…
Q: Does moving income through a licensing agreement between my S-Corp and a C-Corp safely reduce tax? A: Only if it’s real. The deal must serve a bona-fide business purpose,…
Q: Does pairing a C-Corp with an S-Corp actually lower your overall tax bill? A: Only in narrow cases. Splitting income lets you defer the second layer of C-Corp tax,…
Q: Does the 21% corporate tax rate make a C-Corp cheaper than an S-Corp? A: No. After double taxation and lost pass-through benefits, most owners pay more overall with a…
Q: What happens to my taxes when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expires after 2025? A: They almost certainly go up. The 20% QBI deduction vanishes, tax brackets shift…
2025 and all of its tax deadlines are upon us! Below is a quick guide of the most important dates to keep in mind this calendar year. January 15th: due…
2024 and all of its tax deadlines are upon us! Below is a quick guide of the most important dates to keep in mind this calendar year. January 16th: due…
2023 and all of its tax deadlines are upon us! Below is a quick guide of the most important dates to keep in mind this calendar year. January 17th: due…
2022 and all of its tax deadlines are upon us! Below is a quick guide of the most important dates to keep in mind this calendar year. January 18th: due…
2021 and all of its tax deadlines are upon us! Below is a quick guide of the most important dates to keep in mind this calendar year. January 15th: due…