Archive for the 'Taxes' Category

Apr-15th-2010

Gambling Income and Expenses – Tax Requirements

Hit a big one? With more and more gambling establishments, keep in mind the IRS requires people to report all gambling winnings as income on their tax return.
Gambling income includes, but is not limited to, winnings from lotteries, raffles, horse and dog races and casinos. Unfortunately, gambling income also includes the fair market value of [...]

Apr-2nd-2010

Fraudulent Tax Shelters – KMPG Goes Down Hard

In the largest criminal tax case ever filed, KMPG has copped a plea to using fraudulent tax shelters to bilk the government out of 2.5 billion dollars. KMPG has agreed to pay a fine of $456 million dollars, but nine of its executives still are under indictment.
Son of Boss Tax Shelters
From 1996 to 2003, KMPG [...]

Mar-18th-2010

Fourth Quarter Machine Tool Depreciation

Accelerated depreciation in the fourth quarter of 2004 can provide significant tax shelter to many parts production job shops or tool and die shops, according to capitol equipment financing specialists at Makino, a global provider of advanced machining technology.
Operations that invest in new equipment technology and receive delivery before December 31, 2004, may see significant [...]

Feb-26th-2010

Forming Your LLC in Nevada: Does it really work?

If you’ve done much web research about setting up a limited liability company, or llc, you’ve seen the advertisements that tout Nevada. The pitch is pretty simple. Because Nevada doesn’t levy an income tax on individuals or corporations, you should form your llc in Nevada. The implied promise is that you’ll save big on state [...]

Feb-10th-2010

Finding Energy Tax Credits For Homeowners

Homeowners who purchase high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment may benefit from legislation recently signed into law.
Last August, President Bush signed the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The act includes the home- energy efficiency tax credit, which offers homeowners as much as $300 in tax credits with the purchase of qualified high-efficiency heating, cooling and water-heating [...]

Jan-28th-2010

Finding Assistance with Your Taxes

Organizing your taxes can get quite nerve-racking. This is the main reason why many people would find some assistance in preparing their taxes.
When you file your taxes, you can find someone who can do the job for you. Look for a person who is knowledgeable, an experienced expert with tax specialization. There are actually various [...]

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