by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Since school is back in session, we think it’s a good time for a refresher on tax breaks for work-related education expenditures. Here’s what Maine taxpayers need to know. American Opportunity Credit The American Opportunity credit equals 100% of the first...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
If your Maine small business reimburses employees for actual travel expenses, then you know the process of submitting and approving expense reports for business travel can be an administrative hassle. Fortunately, the IRS offers simplified alternatives that can save...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Under the federal tax code, there’s a fine line between businesses and hobbies. You may think of that unincorporated sideline activity you engage in an— such as a marketing director by day and an artist on the nights and weekends —as a business and hope to deduct any...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
In July, the Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual report on the long-term financial status of the Social Security Trust Funds. For years, people have questioned the viability of the Social Security system going forward. The report projects that the...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
The next federal highway use tax return is due on August 31, 2017, so the IRS wants to remind truckers and other owners of heavy highway vehicle. Generally, the deadline applies to IRS Form 2290 and the accompanying tax payment for the tax year that begins on July 1,...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
The top line of your company’s income statement is revenue. So, it tends to receive a lot of attention from investors, lenders and other stakeholders. Why? It’s a telltale sign whether your company is growing or declining based on changes in revenue. Moreover,...