By Chase Ravsten, Vice President of Vistia Capital Investing in oil and gas can offer potential advantages: Oil and gas are still a staple of energy and production here in the United States and in most of the countries across the world. Many think we must have significant land with
By Chase Ravsten, Vice President of Vistia Capital Investing in oil and gas can offer potential advantages: Oil and gas are still a staple of energy and production here in the United States and in most of the countries across the world. Many think we must have significant land with
New business owners may be excited to learn that the IRS also allows them to deduct their annual business mileage as a business expense. However, they may be less prepared for the task of keeping accurate records of their business trips and educating themselves on the precise rules around what
When you use a vehicle for business, the tax benefits available go beyond the date of purchase. The IRS also allows you to deduct your annual business mileage as a business expense. This is easier said than done, especially if your vehicle use is split between business and personal trips.
When it comes to vehicle tax deductions, tax planners face a number of challenges—from keeping up with recent changes to the tax rules to educating your clients on the widespread misinformation about who is actually eligible for which deductions. Saving on taxes by using a car for business sounds convenient
The Internet abounds with incorrect interpretations of the rules around vehicle tax deductions. Saving on taxes by using your car for business sounds convenient and appealing, but understanding the actual guidelines is key for this strategy to be effective. What steps do you need to take to gain tax savings
Accounting Pricing Strategy One of the most difficult, yet important, issues you must decide as tax business owner is how much to charge for your services. While there is no one single right way to determine your pricing strategy, there are some key guidelines that will help you with your
At the end of 2018, to the dismay of the IRS and the Tax Court, the Second Circuit joined the First and Sixth in reversing the Tax Court’s decision in the Summa Holdings “substance over form” matter. In these three related appellate cases, the IRS sought to recharacterize millions of
As an entrepreneur, you have already established that you are an out-of-the-box thinker. After all, you developed a product or service that delivers value your competitors simply don’t offer. However, there is more to launching your business than a well-thought-out marketing mix. How you structure your company may impact your
The IRS has put conservation easements on its annual “Dirty Dozen” list which, says the IRS, “represents the worst of the worst tax scams.” The DOJ has also declared war on the misuse of conservation easements and is investigating some investors. How did a seemingly benign charitable tax deduction go