How to Navigate the Tax Rules for Business Gifts

Business gift giving is a way to say thank you to customers, suppliers, and employees, and to show your appreciation for the business relationship. Do you know how to treat gifts for tax purposes? Here’s an overview. Gifts to non-employees The general rule is you can deduct up to $25 of the total cost of…

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Dana McGuffin CPA Hosts 3rd Annual Toys for Tots Reception!

We are SO excited to be an official drop-off location for Toys for Tots 2015 and will be gratefully accepting new, unwrapped toys November 30 – December 11, from 9 to 5 at our Toys for Tots Reception. Please join us for cookies, coffee, and cocoa at our 3rd annual Toys for Tots reception Friday,…

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An Introduction to the QuickBooks Online Customer Page

QuickBooks Online

Your customers are the heartbeat of your business. QuickBooks Online helps you keep them happy. Do you remember how you used to keep track of information about your customers before you started using a computer for your accounting? A file folder containing paper transaction forms and other communications? A card in your Rolodex? A list…

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Independent Contractor or Employee – The Distinction Matters to the IRS

If you’re a business owner, you have financial incentive to want to classify workers as independent contractors rather than as employees. For example, you’re required to withhold and pay taxes on employee wages, and you may need to offer employee benefits such as paid time off and pension contributions. None of these are required with…

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