What Is Form 8283? Form 8283 is a tax reporting form used to report donations to charities. If you donate property valued at $500 or more during the calendar year, you must complete and submit Form 8283 within 30 days of making the gift. This includes cash gifts, securities, life insurance policies, annuities, real estate...Read More

The Acquisition Process When businesses acting as the seller or purchaser are going through the acquisition process, there is likely to be discussion as to whether the acquisition will be structured as an asset purchase or a stock purchase. There are advantages and disadvantages to an asset purchase and a stock purchase for both the...Read More

Defining Investors, Traders, Securities & Dealers Many individuals (and businesses) buy stock and securities with the hopes and intent of the securities appreciating and perhaps paying interest or dividends. What determines when an individual is treated as an investor, dealer, or trader? Furthermore, what are the tax treatment and proper way to report income and...Read More

When an asset is placed into service and depreciation is taken as a deduction, the adjusted basis of the asset will be impacted.  The video below has been prepared by a tax attorney at The McGuire Law Firm to discuss this issue.  Please remember to always consult your tax attorney, business attorney, CPA and/or other...Read More

Contributions to a 401(k) are qualified deferrals.  This means that the amount should not be included in your income when calculating income tax.  You can check your W-2 and the amount of taxable wage should not include the 401(k) contributions.  The video below has been prepared by a tax attorney at The McGuire Law Firm...Read More

When forming a partnership the partners will make initial capital contributions and may make additional contributions depending upon the operations of the partnership and partnership agreement.  Common capital contributions may include cash, property (vehicles, equipment, computers etc.) and sometimes services. The video below has been prepared by a tax attorney and business attorney at The...Read More

Many corporate shareholders may have taken a loan from their corporation.  In a prior article, we discussed issues related to corporate loans and issues considered regarding the reclassification of a loan.  The article below discusses issues and actions a shareholder may consider taking to prevent the reclassification of a loan.  Please remember that this article...Read More

Often times a payment or payments to S corporation shareholders will be booked or accounted for as a loan to shareholders.  Sometimes this is purposeful, other times, it may be due to a lack of options.  These loans can be advantageous with the proper planning and/or under certain circumstances, but they can also create and...Read More

If you take mileage as a deduction on your income tax return, the IRS audit tip below may help you.  Many individuals will claim mileage as a non-reimbursed employee expense on Form 2106, or if self-employed, on a Schedule C, or the deduction may even be stated on another business income tax return.  Most individuals...Read More

In any corporate acquisition, there are tax and non-tax issues, multiple business considerations, and the goals of the parties involved with the transaction.  The tax planning that is involved before, during, and after the acquisition process may include many options and alternatives to achieve the tax and non-tax wishes and goals of the parties.  Thus,...Read More