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Ten Benefits of Self-Employment in Later Life

Money Talk

Net business earnings can pay living expenses or provide cash for “extras” such as travel and entertainment and home upgrades. Tax Write Off for Health Insurance - On line 17 of Schedule 2, self-employed workers can take an “above the line” deduction for health insurance, which lowers their AGI.

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Now you see it, now you don’t: Entertainment expenses under the TCJA

Business Management Daily

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, however, changed the calculus by disallowing corporate deductions for expenses employees incur to entertain clients, customers, etc. Let me entertain you. Prior to the TCJA, 50% of the expenses employees incurred to entertain clients were deductible on your corporate return.

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5 common red flags that could get your business audited by the IRS

Business Management Daily

Large HR departments and sole proprietors both need to fully understand what a company can and cannot claim as a deduction. Not keeping up on the most current information regarding expenses incurred for business-related meals and entertainment. Incorrectly figuring home office deductions when self-employed. Failing to be honest.

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top 10 tips for managing money this festive season.

Employee Benefits

Set a budget – Create a detailed budget that includes all expenses, such as gifts, decorations, food, entertainment, nights out, travel, increased utility bills, and clothes, and stick to it. There are many free budgeting apps available which can help track spending on groceries, eating out, entertainment etc.

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Summer is here … let’s just keep working?

Business Management Daily

DCAP DEDUCTIONS: Employees can change their pretax contributions into dependent care assistance plans midyear to account for day camps not opening (not sleepaway camps), if their cafeteria plans allow midyear changes. A recent Challenger survey found 37% of companies have instituted hiring freezes.

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Standard Chartered Bank and Lidl GB shortlisted for Best voluntary benefits

Employee Benefits

The daytime event will include a drinks reception, three-course meal, entertainment and the chance to network with industry professionals. The schemes helped employees learn how to manage their money better and some to save thousands of pounds through the Isa by utilising employer contributions.

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Special analysis: Good records save tax penalties

Business Management Daily

The deficiency was due in large part to the IRS disallowing travel and away-from-home expense deductions he claimed in connection with his timber business. For 2013, a self-employed attorney deducted $67,829 in Schedule A expenses, including unreimbursed employee business expenses. He then used the log to prepare a summary for the IRS.

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