Common Deduction Mistakes

Tax deductions are valid business expenses that you claim on your taxes.  Claiming deductions saves you money by reducing your taxable income so you pay less in taxes to Uncle Sam and your friends over at the IRS.  The best part is that you are probably already paying...

How You Might Be Losing Money – Section 179

As a business owner, you have certain deductions that can save you on your tax liability.   If you’ve been in business long enough, you’ve probably heard of “Section 179” relating to depreciation.  What is it exactly?   This special tax election allows business...

Cost accounting: what can it do for your business?

Can you point your company in the direction of financial success, step on the gas, and then sit back and wait to arrive at your destination?   Not exactly. Your business isn’t the smart car of the future!   Any business owner knows you need to make...

5 top tax filing mistakes you’ll want to know

We’re all human and mistakes happen.  But even a seemingly small mistake to the IRS could end up costing you, either in the form of a larger tax bill or a smaller refund (cue sad trombone soundbite). Some tax preparation mistakes seem to happen year after year. Having...