tax credits

An End To Charity Tax Breaks?

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For a long time those who have contributed to charity have been able to see a benefit in terms of a lower tax bill. For British taxpayers this era may be coming to an end with Chancellor George Osborne seeking to close what he sees as a loophole.

With the current government having come to power partially on a platform of “the big society”,  a move to curb philanthropic donations seems slightly surprising. The idea of the “the big society”, as far as anyone was able to divine, was to replace aspects of the public sector with work by the … Read more at 2009 Tax.

Will There Be Tax Cuts?

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In the struggling economy more and more attention is being given to budget deficits. The amount of debt is staggering and according to recent reports it does not appear to be getting any better. Many states have suffered declines in revenue not seen since the last World War. A record number of states had to combat deficits by cutting costs wherever they could and raising taxes to boost their revenue. A frightening statistic reveals that between 2009 and 2011 a mere eight states implemented tax cuts. 24/7 Wall St. investigated six states that reported a significant increase in revenue. They … Read more at 2009 Tax.

5 Tips for Surviving an IRS Tax Audit

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If you are chosen for an IRS tax audit, then there is nothing you can do to avoid it. The important thing is that you know what to expect, and that you keep one specific goal in mind: to end up owing the IRS as little money as possible. How do you do this? By complying, first of all, but also by doing everything you can to ensure you don’t trigger the IRS to investigate any items outside of the original causes for audit. Being audited can be a scary prospect; fortunately, there are things you can do to make … Read more at 2009 Tax.

Travel v Entertainment Expenses for the Small Business Owner

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Tax time is a very stressful time for a great majority of people. Small business owners can be especially nervous. “What form do I use? Is this the right attachment? What is a business expense, and what isn’t? What type of expense is this one? Can I prove if necessary? Is this fully deductible as a legitimate business expense, or can I claim only a portion of it?” Boil all those common questions down to the core issue that will prove or disprove legitimacy and type, and the battle is almost won. The most common mistakes small business owners make, … Read more at 2009 Tax.

What You Need To Know About Taxes And The Budget Proposals That Might Swing The Vote This Year

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A Comparison of Budgets Proposed by Mitt Romney and President Obama

Many people like playing around with budget estimates. This is mainly because budgets force people to set priorities and run the numbers. The annual federal budget is the only time the government is ever sincere with taxpayers.

About 40 percent of government spending goes to Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare. Military spending accounted for 23.8 percent of government spending. Generally, nearly two thirds of 2012 taxes went to an insurance conglomerate and boots on the ground at home and overseas.

The President’s proposed 2013 budget carries similar figures as … Read more at 2009 Tax.

Common Bookkeeping Mistakes That Weigh Down On Business Profits

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Bookkeeping serves as a foundation for sound financial decision making and planning and therefore it is essential that financial records are kept up-to-date. Some businesses procrastinate the mundane process of maintaining financial records because it involves a lot of time and effort. When this happens, it is better to find a bookkeeper so that you can get more time to concentrate on core business activities. Some common bookkeeping mistakes that can be avoided by paying more attention are as follows:

Inaccurate Record Keeping

Business managers can lose important receipts or ignore small expenses that seem insignificant to them and this … Read more at 2009 Tax.