Ong & Company Blog

Home Improvement Medical Deductions

Richard Ong / October 30, 2017 /

Tax Deductions

Are you planning to make substantial home improvements in the coming year? Normally, you can't deduct home improvement expenses on your personal tax return. However, you may be able to deduct the ...

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Time For A New Company Car?

Richard Ong / October 06, 2017 /

Tax Deductions

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 ...

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When Disaster Strikes!

Richard Ong / August 14, 2017 /

Tax Deductions

August is the middle of hurricane season for the eastern and southern coasts. Other regions of the U.S. experience tornados, floods, and wildfires. If you're victimized by a natural disaster this ...

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Deducting Your Gambling Losses

Richard Ong / August 04, 2017 /

Tax Deductions

Gambling may not be for everyone but many people occasionally place wagers at the track or indulge in games of chance. You may be one of them. If you're lucky enough to hit a jackpot, or even if you ...

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Non-Cash Charitable Gift Deductions

Richard Ong / July 28, 2017 /

Tax Deductions

Do you own a prized piece of art that you'd like to donate to charity? If you meet the requirements for gifts of property, you may qualify for an enhanced tax deduction which could be a beautiful ...

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Home Office Deduction Methods

Richard Ong / July 14, 2017 /

Tax Deductions

Do you work from your own home? If so, you may be entitled to deduct home office expenses on your personal income tax return. Taxpayers are sometimes hesitant to use this deduction, but the IRS ...

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Five Summer Tax Breaks

Richard Ong / June 19, 2017 /

Tax Deductions

Now that summer has arrived, you may find opportunities to combine business activities with pleasure, which could result in tax breaks. Here are five of those potential breaks....

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Hire Your Kids this Summer?

Richard Ong / June 12, 2017 /

Tax Deductions

Is your teenager looking for a job for the summer? Hiring him or her to work in your business not only provides a little income for your child, but it can result in several tax and financial benefits....

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Avoid Wash Sale Disallowance

Richard Ong / May 22, 2017 /

Tax Deductions

Usually if you sell securities and the transaction results in a loss, you can use the loss to offset capital gains, plus up to $3,000 of ordinary annual income. Any excess loss over that amount is ...

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Deduct Your Home Office?

Richard Ong / May 15, 2017 /

Tax Deductions

Do you often work from the comfort of your own home? Depending on your circumstances, you may qualify for a home office deduction that can reduce your tax liability....

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