by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Business Plans, Deductions, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Starting with the 2018 tax year, most businesses in Maine and the U.S. will receive a big tax cut, thanks to the new law that was enacted on December 22. However, some industries (such as banking, hospitality and retail) generally expect to reap more benefits than...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Deductions, Exemptions, Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
You may be considered part of the “sharing economy” (also known as the Gig or on-demand economy) in Maine if you provide car rides through a mobile app, rent out your spare room using an online platform or repair computers for local businesses on demand....
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Deductions, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
In order to deduct an expense as a business expense, it must be both ordinary and necessary. An ordinary expense is one that is common and accepted in your field of business, and a necessary expense is one that’s helpful and appropriate for your business. There...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Deductions, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
In many parts of the country it’s already starting to feel like summer, and we hope Maine will get there shortly. But the forecast for Washington remains unclear as officials continue to discuss various tax-related issues. Regardless of what happens in...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Deductions, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Did you know that when your Maine business entertains clients or customers that you can have a good time and still deduct part of the cost when you entertain business clients or customers? Generally, the tax law permits you to deduct 50 percent of the cost of...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Deductions, Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
The Basics of Section 179 Deductions Under the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015, the Section 179 deduction for qualified real property expenses was made permanent. However, claiming this deduction isn’t a no-brainer. This article will...
