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When is a Business Expense a Tax Deduction?

When is a Business Expense a Tax Deduction?

Deductible business expenses are those which are “ordinary and necessary” and are incurred or paid during the taxable year in “carrying on” any trade or business. Both these criteria must be met

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2013 Newsletters

January 1, 2013  |  Newsletter

DECEMBER 2013 NEWSLETTER Tax smart gifts and donations in 2013, Business or Hobby, CAT return changes NOVEMBER 2013 NEWSLETTER 1099, Kickoff New Health Care, Wash Sale OCTOBER 2013 NEWSLETTER IRS Tax

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If an IRS Employee/Agent Shows Up at Your Door
Ritva Williamson, CPA - Stephenson & Warner Inc.,

If an IRS Employee/Agent Shows Up at Your Door

October 23, 2012  |  IRS revenue agent tax representation

An increasing number of IRS employees/agents are showing up at taxpayers’ homes and businesses unannounced and unscheduled. The doorbell rings and there he or she is. What do you do? What to do? This can be very

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Identity Theft and the IRS
Deborah Kramer, CPA - Stephenson & Warner Inc.,

Identity Theft and the IRS

Identity theft is what happens when someone uses another person’s personal information without their permission to commit fraud or other crimes.  Usually it involves using the victim’s name, Social

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Revenue Neutral Tax Reform
Deborah Kramer, CPA - Stephenson & Warner Inc.,

Revenue Neutral Tax Reform

September 21, 2012  |  tax reform

Income Tax Reform – creates a strong response in everyone doesn’t it?  There are currently several commercials airing by the presidential candidates that attack the other candidate’s plan. 

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Larry F. Warner Jr CPA - Stephenson & Warner Inc.,

How to Extract Cash From Your Corporation

Who doesn’t love cash?  We all need and want it.  Business owners/shareholders often struggle as to when and how to best pull money out of their corporation for personal needs.  While we can’t

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