Know the $75 Rule for Business Expenses

The $75 rule applies to certain business expenses where you do not need a receipt. But we emphasize that this rule does NOT apply to all tax deductions.  Many taxpayers mistakenly apply the $75 rule to all their tax deductions, which can result in a significant loss...

If I Hire My Kids, Can I Give Them Tax-Free Education Benefits?

Working at a tender age is an American tradition. If your children work in your business, consider giving them education fringe benefits. Doing this right creates• tax deductions for the business, and• tax-free fringe education benefits for the child. You can...

Business Gym for Your Employees, and Maybe You Too

To be tax-deductible, your gym or other athletic facilities must be primarily for the benefit of your employees—other than employees who are officers, shareholders, or other individuals who own a 10 percent or greater interest in the business, or other highly...

Take Advantage of the Once-in-a-Lifetime IRA-to-HSA Rollover

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are designed for use alongside high-deductible health plans, assisting you in covering your medical expenses. They can also function as an incredible retirement account due to their triple tax benefit: • You can deduct contributions from...

One Ugly Rule for S Corp Owners Deducting Health Insurance

When your S corporation covers or reimburses your more-than-2-percent-shareholder-employee health insurance expenses, it classifies the payments as box 1 W-2 wages but not box 3 or box 5 wages. When calculating the amount eligible for the Form 1040 self-employed...