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The pros and cons of turning your house into a rental

Apr 16, 2024

In some parts of the United States, rental property is a hot commodity. If you’ve considered getting into the race by turning your house into a rental, consider the ups and downs of being a landlord.

Three things to remember after you file

Apr 9, 2024

Once your 2023 tax return has been filed, you can breathe a sigh of relief. But there still may be tax issues to consider, including three at the top of the list.

GAAP vs. tax-basis method: What’s best for your business?

Apr 4, 2024

Businesses typically adopt one of two common accounting standards – either U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or tax-basis reporting accounting – to prepare their financial statements. Knowing the differences is crucial to decide which is best for you.

As tax deadlines loom, extensions provide backup

Apr 3, 2024

The April 15 tax deadline is approaching, but what if you’re not ready to file? There are simple steps to avoid steep penalties.

Changes affect retirement account required minimum distributions

Apr 2, 2024

The SECURE 2.0 law includes good news about required minimum distributions from tax-favored retirement accounts. But an earlier law contained bad news for certain beneficiaries of inherited retirement accounts.

Beware the Social Security benefits stealth tax

Mar 13, 2024

Many retirees are surprised to find out that some of their Social Security benefits are hit with federal income tax. Don’t be one of them.

Maximize the QBI deduction before it’s gone

Mar 11, 2024

The qualified business income (QBI) deduction is scheduled to disappear after 2025. Congress could extend it, but don’t count on it. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of it while you can.

DOJ rules on contractor/employee classification

Mar 6, 2024

The deadline to comply with a new U.S. Department of Labor rule regarding worker classification is March 11.

Maximize potential tax benefits of the research credit

Mar 5, 2024

Even if your startup business has little or no income tax liability, you may be eligible for a payroll tax credit election for increasing research activities. This tax break got better under the Inflation Reduction Act.

"We saved one client $700,000 using R&D credits — credits that the company’s previous CPA told them they were not eligble to claim. We stay on top of the latest tax laws to help clients reduce their taxes.”

Mark Patterson, KraftCPAs Tax Services

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