Turning Your Hobby Into a Business | Weekly Tax Tip

Turning Your Hobby Into a Business | Weekly Tax Tip

You’ve loved dogs all your life so you decide to start a dog training business. Turning your hobby into a business can provide tax benefits if you do it right. But it can also create a big tax headache if you do it wrong. One of the main benefits of turning your hobby...
An Option to Deduct Summer Activity Expenses

An Option to Deduct Summer Activity Expenses

Don’t forget to save receipts The kids are out of school, which means now is a great time to review the rules to deduct eligible summer activities on your tax return. Tax deductible related daycare expenses through the use of the Child and Dependent Care Credit...
Understanding the Home Gain Exclusion

Understanding the Home Gain Exclusion

When is a tax planning session essential? One of the biggest tax benefits available today is the exclusion of gains when you sell your qualified home. Here is what you need to know. The tax benefit explained For those who qualify, a married couple can exclude up to...
Homeowner Alert! Review Your Tax Forms

Homeowner Alert! Review Your Tax Forms

New tax rules are creating confusion Because of many home-related tax changes over the years, it can easily confuse taxpayers on what, when and how much can be used to qualify for a home mortgage related deduction. So when your mortgage company reports tax-related...