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How to deduct cell phone expenses in your business?
Does it ever feel like there is no clear boundary between you and your business? If so, you are probably also struggling to see the separation in your expense tracking. A good accountant [...]
Can a speaker deduct work clothes and hair or makeup expenses?
There are 4 clutch questions to answer when you are wondering if any business expense is deductible on your tax return. In summary, business expenses are typically deductible if they meet all 4 [...]
How to choose standard deduction or itemized deductions?
Reducing your taxable income is a goal that everyone shares and one way to achieve it is by claiming either the standard deduction or itemized deductions. Understanding which one to choose will empower you [...]
Can I donate my services to a non-profit organization?
Every keynote speaker meets a non-profit organization that needs to hear their expertise but doesn't have money in their budget to pay for it. Here are the fast facts to help you learn how [...]
How to Pay Yourself as an S Corp Employee?
File an S election: Before a business begins operating as an S corp, it must file forms electing to be taxed as an S corp. One reason that a business makes an S election [...]
How to Decide What Type of Legal Entity is Best for Your Consulting Business?
Your business will need to choose 1) a legal structure and 2) a tax classification. These are two separate topics but they often get blurred together. A business owner consults with an attorney to [...]
How to Reimburse Home Office Expenses for Employees of S Corporations
If a business is taxed as an S corp, there are tax laws that let them deduct the home office expense reimbursements paid to their employees. To do so, the IRS requires that the [...]
Are There Income Tax Consequences from Working Outside of My Home State?
In today's world, many of us find ourselves working not just in our own state but in others too. This can make navigating income taxes a bit tricky. Let's break down what you need [...]
What are the Advantages of Going 100% Virtual with Your CPA?
Welcome to hassle-free accounting. Tired of sorting through receipts and crunching profitability numbers that you aren’t very confident about? Colvin CPA is here to change all that with our 100% Virtual CPA services. Let’s [...]