Tax deductions
BY Catherine Clifford
A new taxation survey finds that the administrative burdens of paying taxes are more significant than the financial burdens. Here are a few tips on how to keep the time devoted to your taxes to a minimum.
5 Questions to Ask Before Filing Your Taxes
BY Mark J. Kohler
Don't file your taxes just yet. You could save yourself more money by answering these five simple questions.
Are You Leaving Money on the Table? 5 Often Overlooked Tax Deductions
BY Amrik Randhawa
At tax time, novice entrepreneurs will quickly find out just how complex the U.S. tax system is. But don't let that stop you from taking advantage of a few key tax deductions.
Tax-Time Crunch: 3 Deduction-Tips To Help Boost Your Bottom Line
BY Catherine Clifford
April 15th is right around the corner. Here's how to minimize what you owe to Uncle Sam.
Entrepreneurs Could Benefit from New Research and Development Tax Credit
BY Catherine Clifford
Congress debates a bill that would extend a research and development tax credit to startups.
Calculating Your Home-Office Deduction Just Got Easier
BY Catherine Clifford
The IRS provides a new streamlined option for determining how much you can deduct for your home-office space.
Play Video Tips for Writeoffs, Obamacare and Keeping the Tax Man at Bay (Video)
BY Mark J. Kohler
Tax accountant Mark Kohler offers need-to-know advice to business owners.
The Fiscal Cliff: 3 Tax Changes You Need to Know Are Coming
BY Catherine Clifford
At the end of the year, a slew of tax breaks are set to expire, effectively increasing your bill to Uncle Sam. Here is a rundown of some of the changes that may not heard about.
Play Video Three Tips for Maximizing the Meals Write-Off (Video)
BY Mark J. Kohler
Accountant Mark Kohler offers advice for how you can make the most of this deduction without getting audited.
How Does a 20 Percent Tax Cut Sound? Don't Hold Your Breath
BY Catherine Clifford
Next week, Congress will take up a piece of legislation that would give businesses with fewer than 500 employees a one-year tax break.
Play Video Why You Should Consider Using the Home-Based Office Deduction (Video)
BY Mark J. Kohler
Accountant Mark Kohler explains how this write-off can be useful come tax time.
Last-Minute Ways to Save on Your Taxes
BY Gwen Moran
Consider these ideas for tax breaks on your 2011 taxes.
Obama Takes Aim at Corporate Taxes
BY Diana Ransom
The President hopes to revise the U.S. business tax code. Though the goal is to the level the playing field, there would be winners and losers.
Tips to Help You Plan Your Business Taxes in 2012
BY Carol Tice
From estate planning to health care, here's how to prepare for next year's tax time.
Play Video Three Tips for Writing Off Auto Expenses (Video)
BY Mark J. Kohler
What's the best way to maximize the auto deduction on your taxes? CPA and attorney Mark Kohler shares some advice.
Five Rules for Writing Off Meals and Entertainment Costs
BY Bonnie Lee
There's a fine line between business and pleasure when you're talking entertainment expenses. Learn what you can and can't deduct.




