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Tips on deducting charitable contributions

Dec 19, 2017

Giving to charity may make you feel good and help you lower your tax bill. The IRS offers these tips to help ensure your contributions pay off on your tax return.

Donating a vehicle might not provide the tax deduction you expect

Aug 7, 2017

Not all charitable donations are created equal. Some provide larger deductions than others, and how much or even what you donate might not necessarily be the most important factors.

Business owners: When it comes to IRS audits, be prepared

Aug 7, 2017

If you filed your 2016 income tax return (rather than filing for an extension), you may now wonder whether your business could face an IRS audit. Every business owner should understand what the IRS audit process may entail, and how it could impact the business.

Real estate investor vs. professional: Why it matters

Jul 14, 2017

Income and losses from investment real estate or rental property are passive by definition — unless you’re a real estate professional. Why does this distinction matter?

Do you know the tax implications of your C corporation’s buy-sell agreement?

May 5, 2017

All private companies with more than one owner — no matter how they are structured — should have a buy-sell agreement to spell out how ownership will change hands should an owner depart.

Two ways to save for education costs

Mar 8, 2017

As the price of a college education continues to skyrocket, many parents (and grandparents) are looking for ways to save for future higher education costs. There are several taxpayer-friendly ways to save for a child’s or grandchild’s education.

What you need to know about the tax treatment of ISOs

Feb 10, 2017

Incentive stock options allow you to buy company stock in the future at a fixed price equal to or greater than the stock’s fair market value on the grant date. If the stock appreciates, you can buy shares at a price below what they’re then trading for. However, complex tax rules apply to this type of compensation.

New law clears the way for small businesses to offer standalone HRAs

Jan 11, 2017

When President Obama signed into law the 21st Century Cures Act on Dec. 13, 2016, most of the media coverage focused on the provisions related to medical innovation. But the law also includes some good news for small businesses that have been prohibited in recent years from providing their employees with Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs).

"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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