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Safeguarding Financial Records

Ways in safeguarding financial records against Natural disasters such as hurricanes are more common in summer, but tornadoes, floods, and fires can strike at any time. As such, it’s always a good idea to plan for what to do in

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Small Business Financing AZ: Securing a Loan

At some point, most small business owners needs financing or other lending institution to borrow money. Understanding what your bank wants, and how to properly approach them, can mean the difference between getting your money for expansion and having to

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The Home Office Deduction: What’s New

Self-employed taxpayers who use their home for business may be able to deduct expenses for the business use of it. Qualified persons can claim the deduction whether they rent or own their home and can use the simplified option or

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Five Tax Deductions that Disappeared in 2018

Under tax reform, taxpayers who itemize should be aware that deductions they may have previously counted on to reduce their taxable income have disappeared in 2018. 1. Moving Expenses Prior to tax reform (i.e., for tax years starting before January

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Filing an Amended Return

What should you do if you already filed your federal tax return and then discover a mistake? First of all, don’t worry. In most cases, all you have to do is file an amended tax return. But before you do

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Tip Income: Is it Taxable?

The short answer is that yes, tips are taxable. If you work at a hair salon, barber shop, casino, golf course, hotel, or restaurant, or drive a taxicab, then the tip income you receive as an employee from those services

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Seasonal Employees and Taxes

Many businesses hire part-time or full-time workers, especially in the summer. These types of employees are referred to as seasonal employees, which the IRS defines as an employee who performs labor or services on a seasonal basis (i.e., six months

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Tax Consequences of Crowdfunding in Accounting

Accounting: Crowdfunding websites such as Kickstarter, GoFundMe, Indiegogo, and Lending Club have become increasingly popular for both individual fundraising and small business owners looking for start-up capital or funding for creative ventures. The upside is that it’s often possible to

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Saving for Education: 529 Plans

Many parents are looking for ways to save for their child’s education. A 529 Plan through a Gilbert Tax Professional or accounting expert is an excellent way to do so. Thanks to the passage of tax reform legislation in 2017,

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