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Sec. 179 Expensing and Bonus Depreciation: Beware of Pitfalls

Sec. 179 Expensing and Bonus Depreciation: Beware of Pitfalls

by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Jan 4, 2024 | Business, Newsletter

If eligible, you can elect to use Section 179 expensing or bonus depreciation to deduct a large portion of the cost (and in some cases the full cost) of eligible property in the year it’s placed in service. Alternatively, you may follow regular depreciation...
The Advantages of LLC Structure for a Small Business

The Advantages of LLC Structure for a Small Business

by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Jan 3, 2024 | Business, Newsletter

If you operate your small business as a sole proprietorship, you may have thought about forming a limited liability company (LLC) to protect your assets. Or maybe you’re launching a new business and want to know the options for setting it up. Here are the basics...
Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting

Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting

by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Dec 15, 2023 | Business, Fraud, Newsletter, Tax

Starting January 1, 2024, many companies will need to follow the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), established under the National Defense Act in 2021. This Act requires these companies to reveal information about people who own or control them, known as Beneficial...
Education Benefits Help Attract and Retain Employees While Saving Taxes

Education Benefits Help Attract and Retain Employees While Saving Taxes

by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Dec 4, 2023 | Business, Newsletter, Tax

Your business can attract and retain employees by providing education benefits that enable team members to improve their skills and gain additional knowledge, all on a tax-advantaged basis. Here’s a closer look at some education benefits options. Educational...
Use the Tax Code to Make Business Losses Less Painful

Use the Tax Code to Make Business Losses Less Painful

by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Dec 4, 2023 | Business, Newsletter, Tax

Whether you’re operating a new company or an established business, losses can happen. The federal tax code may help soften the blow by allowing businesses to apply losses to offset taxable income in future years, subject to certain limitations. Qualifying for a...
Withdrawing ERC Claims

Withdrawing ERC Claims

by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Nov 3, 2023 | Business, Fraud, Newsletter, Tax

Recently, the IRS halted processing of claims for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), due to a high volume of fraudulent claims. The moratorium is through at least the end of 2023. ERC claims already filed are now subject to longer processing, including heightened...
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