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March 20, 2020 Business

Firm Update: COVID-19

Category: BusinessTags: COVID-19 To our valued clients: Harvey & Horowitz hopes you and your families are safe and healthy as the COVID-19 Virus has created an unprecedented situation world-wide.      As the effects of the COVID-19 Virus continue to impact our daily lives, we are taking necessary precautions and making appropriate changes to our work environment. We are keeping a close eye on the evolving situation with our staff, clients, and the community in mind. We are following the recommendations of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as state and local officials. Healthcare officials have urged “social distancing” in effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. In line

August 22, 2018 Advisory & Consulting, Business, Tax Planning, Taxes

IRS Regulations Clarify Business Pass-Through Deduction

  Category: For Business Tags: Tax Planning Article Highlights: Trade or Business Definition Qualified Business Income Limitation Thresholds Specified Service Trade or Business Reputation or Skill Wage Limitation Proper Wage Allocation Qualified Property Depreciable Period Bonus Depreciation and Sec 179 Negative QBI and Carryovers Multiple Activities REITS and Publicly Traded Partnerships Anti-Cracking Provisions Some of the major provisions of last year’s tax reform legislation were the many benefits provided for businesses, including cutting the C corporation tax rate to 21%. Not to leave out other forms of business, the bill also included what was termed the 20% pass-through deduction that applies to sole proprietorships, partnerships, s-corporations and the like. The short-hand title

May 2, 2018 Advisory & Consulting, Business, Tax Planning, Taxes

Preparing for Taxes for 2018 and Beyond

Category: For Business, Tax Central Tags: Tax Planning, Tax Reform Article Highlights: Increase In Standard Deduction Loss of Personal Exemptions Changes to Itemized Deductions Bunching Strategy Employee Business Expenses Business Expensing 20% Flow-through Income Deduction Change in Treatment of Alimony Casualty Losses, Home Equity Interest and Moving No Longer Deductible Tax reform has changed the way most taxpayers need to think about and plan for their taxes. It is no longer business as usual, and those who think it is are in for a rude awakening come tax time next year. For most taxpayers, the most significant change is the increase in their standard deduction, which on the surface seems like a big benefit.

January 10, 2018 Accounting, Advisory & Consulting, Business, Tax Planning, Taxes

2018 Pocket Tax Guide Online Edition

Category: Tax Central Tags: Tax Planning It has been a busy time for tax-related news and upcoming changes. We have compiled many of the tax changes, deductions and tax rates for easy reference year round. It is more important than ever to plan ahead and review your options to maximize your financial results. Also please visit our side-by-side comparison of 2017 tax law and the recently enacted “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.” HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CHANGES AFFECTING 2018 Congress in December of 2017 passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that made sweeping changes to the tax laws. The issues impacting individuals and small businesses are included throughout this pocket tax guide.

February 3, 2017 Advisory & Consulting, Business, Tax Planning, Taxes

Small Business – The future of pass-through entities and taxes

  Category: For BusinessTags: Growing your Business According to the Tax Foundation, 90% of United States (US)-based businesses are pass-through entities, such as S corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships. These businesses employ the majority of the private-sector workforce and provide nearly half of all business income. Income from these entities is passed through to the owner’s individual tax returns. With the change in leadership in Washington, several proposals will most likely change the way in which these entities are taxed, making it more advantageous to be a small business owner. Types of Business Structures A number of pros and cons exist for each type of business structure depending on the

September 1, 2016 Accounting, Advisory & Consulting, Business, QuickBooks

Avoid These 4 Common Small Business Accounting Mistakes

  Category: For BusinessTags: Business Expenses, Employee Article Highlights: Reporting employees as independent contractors  Not reconciling bank accounts regularly  Forgetting to record payments against open invoices  Not understanding the differences between cash flow and profit  When you decided to open for business, you had a vision for the future. You identified a need and came up with a solution you could provide and sell, and you invested your time, your money, your knowledge, and your drive to make it into a reality. The only problem in this scenario, if you’re like a lot of small business owners, is that you did not anticipate having to handle your business’s accounting needs.

August 10, 2016 Accounting, Advisory & Consulting, Business, Compliance

Have Fewer Than 50 Employees? Here is How the Health Care Act Affects You

Category: For Business, Health Care ReformTags: Insurance, Medical Article Highlights: Under the 50-Employee Threshold  Determining the 50-Employee Threshold  Full-Time Employee  Equivalent Full-Time Employees  Information Return Requirements  SHOP Marketplace  Small Business Health Care Credit  When Congress came up with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), they carved out two basic categories of businesses, those with 50 full-time employees and/or full-time equivalent employees (FTEEs) and those with fewer than 50 employees. Under the ACA, businesses in the first category have a requirement to offer affordable insurance to their full-time employees and their dependents. If you are an employer with fewer than 50 full-time employees or FTEEs, you are not subject to the insurance

January 28, 2015 Accounting, Business, QuickBooks

Make Your Preferences Known in QuickBooks

Category: For Business Tags: QuickBooks QuickBooks is ready to use when you install it. But you can change its settings to make it work the way your company needs it to. There are some features that all small businesses need in their accounting software. Everyone needs a Chart of Accounts and a good set of report templates. There must be tools to bill customers and to document income and expenses. Some companies need payroll management, and some need the ability to create purchase orders. These days, many businesses want to accept payments online. But what does your company need? It’s unlikely that you would use absolutely every feature that QuickBooks