Now that the kids are back in school, you may have the itch to return to the classroom yourself, perhaps to brush up on certain skills in your field or expand your horizons. Can you deduct the cost ...
Now that 2018 models are in the showrooms, you may be shopping for a new car to purchase for your business. Be aware that if you are self-employed, you can use one of two methods; the actual expense ...
Suppose you need to borrow money in a hurry and your only obvious option is a bank loan with sky-high interest — if you can even obtain one. Consider an unusual source: your 401(k) plan or IRA....
Are you upgrading the offices or workspace of your small business? This may be an opportunity to make improvements to accommodate individuals with disabilities (including your own employees and ...
On September 23rd, Patrick Frickleton's 14 months of research, planning, and hard work, will culminate in the Grand Opening of Camp Bow Wow Kansas City in Westport....
A couple can claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit — commonly called the "child care credit" for short — if they pay someone to watch the kids while they're at work. But suppose one spouse plans ...
Most investors face a 15 percent tax rate on long-term capital gains. This increases to 20 percent for people at the top of the ordinary income bracket (39.6 percent). That's not too bad, considering ...
As the end-of-year holidays approach, you may decide to be extra generous to your loved ones. Specifically, by giving your family members gifts that are usually sheltered by the annual gift tax ...
The tax rules are relatively lenient for rollovers to a traditional IRA. For instance, if you transfer funds from your 401(k) plan to an IRA within 60 days, there's no tax liability on the transfer. ...
In today's tax environment, nothing is certain. However, as things stand now, high-income taxpayers may continue to value municipal bonds ("munis") and muni bond funds. Just consider these four tax ...