Ong & Company Blog

5 IRS Audit Myths

When it comes to the perception of IRS audits, conjecture reigns supreme. The combination of the complex tax code and a government agency with the full authority to enforce it leads to some pretty ...

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Tax-Wise Charitable Contributions

Despite what you may have heard from friends or family, you can still claim generous tax benefits for charitable contributions. Here are three prime examples of charitable tax breaks ripe for the ...

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Summer Tax Savings

Cash in on summertime tax savings Summer is usually the time for relaxing, but it can also be a time for tax savings, especially if you're still reeling from an unexpectedly large tax bill in April. ...

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20% QBI Deduction for Rental Real Estate

Landlords: Review the new 199A safe harbor rule Owners of pass-through entities (S corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies) and sole proprietors can benefit from a new deduction ...

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Can I Deduct My Boat?

Richard Ong / May 01, 2019 /

Tax Deductions

Sail away with boating tax breaks It's well known that a home can be a valuable source of tax deductions while you own the place and a six-figure tax exclusion when you sell. But did you know you can ...

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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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New Alimony Tax Rules for 2019 Divorce Decrees

Is alimony still deductible by payers and taxable to recipients? It depends. There is some confusion around recent tax law changes, but the prior rules generally remain in effect for divorce and ...

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Unexpected Tax Bill?

Big 2018 tax bill? 4 ways to owe less next year Recent tax legislation includes a bevy of tax breaks for individuals. However, as you may discover when you're filing your 2018 return, not everyone ...

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Tax-Free Employee Awards

Reward employees with tax-free achievement awards How can you motivate employees? One way is to set up an achievement award plan that rewards length of service or safety measures. If certain ...

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Deducting Employee Business Expenses

Richard Ong / January 17, 2019 /

Tax Planning, Tax Deductions

Under recent tax legislation, the deduction for miscellaneous expenses has been eliminated, effective for 2018 through 2025. This wipes out any write-off for employee business expenses you pay out of ...

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