Year-end planning tips to help lower your tax bill
As the end of the year approaches, it is a good time to think of planning moves that will help lower your tax bill for this year and possibly the next. We have compiled a checklist of actions based on current tax rules that may help you save tax dollars if you act before year-end. […]
Public education tax credit offered in Georgia
A new tax credit for donations to public education will be available beginning in January for Georgia taxpayers, but the credit is limited so it’s best to act soon. Beginning Jan. 1, 2018, and running through Dec. 31, 2020, the state of Georgia is offering a nonrefundable Georgia income tax credit for donations specifically to […]
It’s time for business owners to begin year-end planning
The end of the year is fast approaching and we want to provide some strategies for minimizing your corporate tax bill this year. Businesses should consider making expenditures that qualify for the business property expensing option. For tax years beginning in 2017, the expensing limit is $510,000 and the investment ceiling limit is $2.03 million. […]
A snapshot of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Congress released this week the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and we wanted to give you a snapshot of some of the provisions included that could have an impact on you and your business. As the bill moves through the legislative process, many of these details will likely change, but we want you to know […]
Let the sun shine in on this tax credit
If you are considering upgrades to your home, you may want to consider installing renewable energy systems. They are not only more efficient, which will help you save on energy bills, but they could be worth a significant tax credit as well. The federal government is offering a 30-percent personal income tax credit – called […]
Now is the time to prepare to send W-2s
It’s hard to believe, but 2017 is rapidly coming to a close, which means tax season is approaching. One of the important year-end tasks is preparing to send W-2s in January. As was the case for the 2016 tax year, employers again have an earlier deadline to file W-2s with the Social Security Administration. All forms […]
Get credit where credit is due
The federal government offers certain small business incentives for hiring at-risk employees in hopes of giving those workers a more solid footing in pursuing careers. One of those tax credits – the Work Opportunity Tax Credit – is aimed specifically at employees from the following targeted groups: Long-term family assistance recipients; Qualified recipient of Temporary […]
Assess the value: Are you paying too much property tax?
Property tax: a hidden – but significant cost – to any business owner. According to information provided recently by one industry expert, commercial property taxes constitute about 40 percent of occupancy costs. This is compared to income tax, which is generally 4.5 percent of the cost of occupancy, and sales and use tax, which comprise about […]
Georgia employers offered tax credit for hiring parolees
Employers in Georgia have an opportunity to take advantage of a temporary tax credit if they hire individuals who have recently been granted parole. According to the state law, O.C.G.A. Section 48-7-40.31, employers who hire qualified parolees in a full-time job for at least 40 weeks during a 12-month period are eligible for an income […]
A healthy consideration
A popular incentive for business owners is to provide their employees health club or gym memberships. It is important to note, however, that employers who pay for a fitness program offsite for employees must include that cost as a fringe benefit in the employees’ compensation and report it on their W-2s. Once the membership fees […]