by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
If you own an unincorporated small business in Maine, one way to lower your self-employment (SE) tax liability is to convert your business to an S corporation. SE Tax Basics Incomes subject to SE tax include sole proprietorship income as well as partnership income...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Deductions, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
It’s not too late for small Maine businesses to take steps to significantly reduce 2016 business income tax bill and lay the groundwork for tax savings in future years. Here’s a summary of some of the most effective year-end tax-saving moves for small...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Thanks to recent legislation, the due dates have been changed for some information returns and related statements and for some business tax returns. Here’s what you need to know. Earlier Due Dates for Forms 1099-MISC and W-2 A business must file a Form 1099-MISC...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Giving Tuesday, known on social media as #GivingTuesday, was on November 29, 2016. Never heard of it? The Tuesday after Thanksgiving has grown into one of the biggest fundraising drives for the not-for-profit industry. Similar to Cyber Monday, it’s a day when...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
The holidays can be a joyous time of year, but also very chaotic. It’s easy to forget to spend any remaining funds in your Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) before New Year’s Day while you’re juggling shopping for gifts, decorating your home and...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning
Generally, corporations can deduct interest on debts for federal tax purposes, and a valid obligation exists if the parties intended to create a debt, and the debt is enforceable and unconditional. A capital contribution, in contrast, is a direct or indirect...
