If you’re self-employed or a freelancer and use your car for business purposes, you may be eligible to deduct car expenses on your taxes. Understanding the deduction options available can help you save money while staying compliant with IRS regulations. Below, we outline the key methods for deducting your car expenses and provide tips for choosing the best approach for your situation.
Selling a business is a monumental financial decision with far-reaching tax implications requiring key tax considerations. Moreover, proper business sale tax planning and understanding the tax implications of selling a company are critical to maximizing your financial return. At DuPage Tax Solutions, we partner with McKarns & Associates, creators of the Well-Heeled Exit program, to help you craft a comprehensive exit plan. Their expertise, combined with our specialized tax advice for entrepreneurs, ensures you can navigate key tax considerations like capital gains on business sales effectively and optimize your proceeds.
As the year comes to an end, it’s a great time to assess your year-end tax-saving strategies. By taking proactive steps, you could significantly lower your business’s 2024 tax bill. The best strategies depend on your unique financial situation. Below are some key year-end strategies to consider:
Before filing taxes this tax season, it’s important for business owners to know what’s new for business taxes for 2023 and take advantage of the available deductions and credits. While some tax deductions are drawing back, the Inflation Reduction Act and SECURE 2.0 Act offer eligible businesses new and expanded tax credits and new deductions for retirement plans and going green.
Startup costs follow different rules than ongoing business expenses. The IRS provides clear guidelines for deducting these startup costs, and understanding them can help you maximize your tax benefits.
For many companies, interest expenses constitute a significant portion of their operating costs, which is why the deduction of these expenses is a valuable tax benefit for businesses. Understanding this deduction can help business owners manage their finances more effectively and optimize their tax strategy.
S Corporations (S Corps) and Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) are two popular business structures that have pros and cons. Choosing the right entity depends on your specific tax situation and business goals.
Presently, tighter deductions and tougher reporting implemented in two legislations might affect your taxes. The American Rescue Plan of 2021 implemented lower thresholds for reporting third-party transactions. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 tightened and eliminated significant deductions for your business. For this reason, here we share the new rules that may affect your 2022 and 2023 taxes.