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DOs and DON’Ts of Deducting Business Meal & Vehicle Expenses

Claiming deductions for business meals or auto expenses? Expect the IRS to closely review them. Tax auditors root out inconsistencies, omissions, and errors.
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Warning Signs That It May Be Time To Stop Managing Your Own Books

Should you be managing your own books? Fiducial has a few key warning signs to watch out for that will signal when to hire a professional.
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4 Ways to Reasonable Compensation for Corporate Business Owners

There’s a tax advantage to taking money out of a C corp as compensation rather than dividends. But, only reasonable compensation can be deducted.
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Hiring Independent Contractors? Make Sure They’re Properly Handled

Many businesses use independent contractors to help keep costs down. But be careful that these workers are properly classified for federal tax purposes.
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Education Benefits Help Attract, Retain, and Motivate Your Employees

One way to attract, retain and motivate employees is to provide education benefits. An employee can receive up to $5,250/year under this type of program.
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Why an LLC Might Be the Best Choice of Entity for Your Business

Is a limited liability company (LLC) for you? An LLC is somewhat of a hybrid entity. This duality may provide you with the best of both worlds.
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Take Advantage of the Rehabilitation Tax Credit

Does your business occupy substantial space and need to increase or move from that space? You should keep the rehabilitation tax credit in mind.
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Use the NOL Deduction to Make Business Losses Less Painful

Losses can happen in any business. The NOL deduction may soften the blow by allowing businesses to apply losses to offset taxable income in future years.