As part of our continued efforts to help realtors save on their taxes, we’ve compiled a list of some more commonly used deductions. (DFW Realtor Tax Advisors: Deductions For Realtors) Since realtors are self-employed sole proprietors, they are eligible for the same deductions as other self-employed business owners. Allowable tax deductions you need to know Take advantage of every tax … Read More
Texas CPA All Stars: More Important Than Ever To Save On Taxes
During these times of economic uncertainty, two things remain certain: taxes and a need to save money. (Texas CPA All Stars: More Important Than Ever To Save On Taxes) Unemployment is taxable just like ordinary income. This means that those who receive unemployment benefits will have to pay taxes on those benefits. For those who fall into the 12% tax … Read More
Dallas Tax Advisor: Retiring As a Business Owner
Business owners and gig economy workers may enjoy their freedom and often benefit from more flexibility. But, they miss out on the retirement plans and contributions that many full-time workers receive. So, how should a small business owner plan for retirement in the absence of company-sponsored plans? (Dallas Tax Advisor: Retiring As a Business Owner) What is the biggest challenge … Read More
Business CPA: The Perfect Work Schedule
Check out these 10 tips to help you create a schedule that works for your business and your team. They’ll also help you create ideal employee shifts for your business. (Business CPA: The Perfect Work Schedule) Determine Your Staffing Needs Scheduling is a balance. You need to have enough employees to handle the workload during each shift. But if you … Read More
Real Estate Tax Experts: Property Tax Tips
Property tax is a tax on real estate and sometimes other property which you own. Local governments typically assess property tax. The amount of property tax you owe is largely based on where the property is and how much it is worth. Calculating your property tax Property tax is typically determined by multiplying the value of the property by a tax … Read More
Dallas CPAs On Best Ways to Preserve Wealth
Making money is only half the battle. Keeping it is the other half. Yet if you read financial sites, far more than 50 percent of the articles are about ways to generate income. Saving money doesn’t make for great headlines, but it’s vital to your long-term success. With that in mind, let’s discuss a few important ways that can help … Read More
Real Estate CPA: How Investing Can Help Save You Taxes
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has changed our finances and the profitability of investments. Much of the press coverage around the new rules has been on its drawbacks. However, some positive financial opportunities exist for those who educate themselves and act on new breaks. The new tax law both protects some crucial breaks and provides new ones. Some of … Read More
Dallas Real Estate Tax Experts: Self-Made Millionaire Realtor On Her Success
How did Dottie Herman become the richest self-made woman in the U.S. real estate industry? As CEO of Douglas Elliman, she steers the sails of one of the nation’s oldest and largest real estate brokerage firms with approximately $27.4 billion in annual sales volume and a whopping 7,000 real estate agents. From her hard-nosed background as a real estate broker on Long Island, … Read More
Flower Mound Tax Help: What To Do With Your Refund
Refund season is here! Last year, nearly eight out of 10 people received a tax refund worth an average of $2,895, according to the IRS. If that average holds up this year, many taxpayers will once again get a nice check from Uncle Sam. CPA experts have some advice on how to spend your tax refund: 1: Start an emergency … Read More
Flower Mound Accountant: Celebrating Small Business Week
What are the challenges that keep small businesses from doing more business? What can entrepreneurs, who already wear so many hats, do to overcome them? Reacting vs. thinking ahead Every business owner knows how important it is to stay on top of day-to-day operations, but survey results suggest “short-termism” is a common problem. Asurvey found that most small business owners … Read More