by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Deductions, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning
Few things say “thank you” like food. As the holidays and year-end crunch approach, many Maine employers will bring pizza or donuts into the office, organize a holiday luncheon or provide their staff with free Thanksgiving turkeys. Employer-provided meals...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Have you heard of “Giving Tuesday” yet? On December 1, 2015, many charities used “Giving Tuesday” as a catchy way to launch their year-end fundraising campaigns. It’s a critical time of year for the not-for-profit sector. Historically, a significant amount of...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Deductions, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Many Maine businesses are uncertain how to account for costs to produce, acquire, or improve property, plant and equipment. To address this, in 2013 the IRS issued regulations on capitalizing versus deducting the costs of tangible personal property. In 2014, the IRS...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
For federal income tax purposes, an unincorporated joint venture, other contractual, or co-ownership arrangement, under which several participants conduct a business or investment activity and split the profits, is generally treated as a partnership. If the joint...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | IRS Regulation, Tax Planning
Documenting business travel expenses causes administrative headaches for employers and employees alike. Typically, employees are required to collect receipts as they travel, noting the time, place and business purpose of each expenditure. They then must submit monthly...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Deductions, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Here in Maine, Fall is often a time to stop and enjoy the beautiful foliage, but it is also the time to start your year-end tax planning for 2015, and to tie up loose ends that remain from the 2014 tax season. However, be aware that the October 15th extension date has...
