by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Aug 3, 2023 | Individuals, Newsletter, Tax
With hurricane season in the East and South, wildfire season in the West, and severe weather season in the middle of the county, now is a good time to create or review emergency preparedness plans for surviving natural disasters. Here are three steps taxpayers can...
by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Aug 2, 2023 | Business, Newsletter, Tax
If you’re self-employed and use your car, SUV or other vehicle for business, you can deduct certain business-related vehicle expenses. Depending on the cost of operating the vehicle or how much you drive it, as well as how much of your use of the vehicle is for...
by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Jul 7, 2023 | Newsletter, Webinars
When selling your business, it’s the net number that counts. Succession Stories host Laurie Barkman focuses on tax strategies to consider when selling a business and speaks with two colleagues from Wessel & Company, a regional tax and accounting firm in...
by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Jul 6, 2023 | Individuals, Newsletter, Tax
May 1 is the traditional deadline for undergraduate students to commit to their college of choice, which means tuition payments are not far behind. If you are wondering if your child’s scholarships are taxable, here is what you should know. What Is a...
by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Jul 6, 2023 | Individuals, Newsletter, Tax
Hobby activities are a source of income for many taxpayers. As a reminder, this income must be reported on tax returns. But the reporting rules are different than for income from a for-profit business. For one thing, hobbyists can’t deduct their hobby expenses....
by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Jul 5, 2023 | Business, Newsletter, Tax
At some point, most small business owners will visit a bank or other lending institution to borrow money. Understanding what your bank wants and how to approach it properly can mean the difference between getting a loan for expansion or scrambling to find cash from...