Ong & Company Blog

Write Off Your Building Faster

Generally, it takes nearly four decades to fully depreciate the cost of a business building. That's a long time in most people's book. But you may be able to recoup the cost of certain components ...

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Gig Economy Tax Tips

Are you involved in the gig economy — or the labor market made up of freelance and other temporary work — that's gaining popularity? This type of sharing economy involves individuals and groups who ...

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Year End Business Tax Planning

10 tax-savvy business moves to make before 2019 Even though 2019 is just around the corner, you still have time to take action and save on your business tax bill. Here are 10 ideas to consider:...

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Business Data Security Requirements

Keep your business tax info safe Business taxes involve a lot of paperwork, and those papers typically contain a lot of personal financial information. Are you taking steps to make sure your records ...

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Vehicle Tax Deduction Alternatives?

The tax dilemma for business drivers If you use a vehicle for business driving, you have a tax choice: deduct your actual expenses or use an IRS-approved standard mileage rate. Frequently, the actual ...

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Do You Have a Home Office?

How to preserve your home office deduction Do you work from home? Frequently, you can qualify for home office deductions offsetting taxable income from a sole proprietorship or other small business. ...

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Kick-start Deductions for a New Business

Nick Ong / November 18, 2016 /

Starting a New Business

Are you launching a new business venture? If so, you've probably spent money getting ready to open your doors. Normally, you're required to amortize these "startup" costs over a period of 180 months, ...

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