In Part I of our look at the business and economic outlook in 2014, we discussed some of the positive trends such as the strong recovery in the housing and energy sectors. In normal times, simultaneous recoveries in these two
According to many analysts, the outlook for businesses and the economy in 2014 is mostly positive, with some factors that could be cause for concern. Overall, the economy is moving in the right direction. Entering our fifth year of economic
East Valley Accounting Firm BASC Expertise to Host 2013 Tax Strategies Workshop Deirdre Morhet will be sharing on what business owners can still do pertaining to their 2013 taxes. CHANDLER, AZ (January 22, 2014) BASC Expertise, an East Valley small
Owning a home may not seem like a strategic business move and many small business owners have elected to remain renters in the Phoenix market after the market crash. Those who have sought financing for their businesses, however, may see
In Part I of our series, we looked at a few of the tax breaks that were reduced or eliminated at the start of 2014. Now let’s look at some of the additions to the tax code taking affect this
With the start of a New Year comes several changes to the tax code and this year is no different. At the stroke of midnight December 31, 2013, 55 tax-breaks expired without any action by Congress to extend them. Some
The holiday season is here, and time is running out on 2013. However, just because there are only a couple weeks left in the year does not mean there are no more opportunities to save on your taxes. In fact,
Tax planning is something you should be doing throughout the year. However, if you have come to the final month of 2013 and find that you may not have done everything possible to organize your taxes and reduce your liability,
Do you know how your business entity is structured? If you have an LLC, do you pay taxes as a sole proprietor, an S Corp, or a Partner? I meet business owner all the time who don’t know the difference
In Part I, we examined how the Affordable Care Act will impact the tax filings of individuals. There are also some important taxes and mandates on businesses that are worth noting. Employer Mandate: Starting in 2015 (delayed from its original
