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Buy or Lease Your New Business Vehicle?

Buy or Lease Your New Business Vehicle?

Recently I had dinner with friends who run a business, and the conversation turned to buying new cars. The “buy versus lease” question was asked of me, the so-called tax expert at the table. As always, I don’t answer any tax questions until I have time to double-check...
Can I Take a Tax Deduction for a Bad Investment?

Can I Take a Tax Deduction for a Bad Investment?

If you are an investor, it is likely that you have made an investment that went bad at some point. The IRS won’t give you back the money you lost, but Uncle Sam will let you take a deduction for the loss. But there are some rules you must know. You can’t report it...
All The Single Ladies…Put Your Tax Deductions Up!

All The Single Ladies…Put Your Tax Deductions Up!

Valentine’s Day is here! And besides celebrating that we only have one month of winter left, there are a couple of other things we can celebrate – including taxes. Yeah, you read that right – tax season is upon us as well, and with it, a great opportunity to give our...
Are State Tax Refunds Taxable?

Are State Tax Refunds Taxable?

For those who itemize their deductions, it’s one of the stranger parts of the tax code. First, you get to take a deduction of your state and local taxes, then all of a sudden the next year you get a Form 1099-G from your state and you’re paying taxes on your state and...