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 | IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Last year, there were several significant tax developments that may affect federal income tax returns that individual and business taxpayers file in 2017. Here’s a quick look at 10 key changes that you should be aware of during this tax season. 1. Stand-Alone...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Does your Maine business offer health insurance and group-term life insurance, as well as an array of fringe benefits to its employees? While there are certain requirements, these fringe benefits are generally deductible by the company and tax-free to the employees as...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
It is planned that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will be repealed and replaced in the coming months by the Trump Administration and the Republican majority in Congress. In the meantime, however, employers must continue to comply with the existing rules for 2016,...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
Here in Maine, what do accounting firms, ski resorts, pumpkin patches and ice cream shops have in common? They’re all seasonal businesses that experience a surge in revenues during their busy seasons that taper off in the slow season. Seasonal peaks and troughs...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation
GOP tax reform appears likely in 2017 with Donald Trump as the president elect and Republicans holding a majority in the U.S. House and Senate. Mr. Trump promised big tax changes while campaigning. According to his website, here is a digest of his proposals. Changes...