Category Archives: Taxes

TCJA and What in the World is Section 199A?

The TCJA, (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) kicked into gear for better or for worse on January 1, 2018. Last week’s blog was about its impact on individuals and 1040s. This week is about business, specifically the Section 199A Qualified … Continue reading

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The TCJA, You, and Your 1040

The TCJA, (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) kicked into gear for better or for worse on January 1, 2018. Most folks and entities will be affected one way or another. This week we are talking about the changes for individuals. … Continue reading

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Series. Part 3 of 3. Self-employed Plans: SEP IRA and SIMPLE. From The Offices Of Carol McAtee & Associates, CPAS, St Petersburg, Florida

We have talked about retirement vehicles: Traditional & Roth IRAs.  Last week we talked about a garage they can be parked in:  Employer-provided retirement plans.  In this last part of three we talk about another garage: Self-employed plans. In self-employed … Continue reading

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Meals & Entertainment – 2018 & Beyond: From The Offices Of Carol McAtee & Associates, CPAS, St Petersburg, Florida

This week we are talking about two of our favorite things:  Meals and Entertainment.  Who doesn’t love good food and good fun?  We certainly do!                               … Continue reading

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Reporting Virtual Currency Transactions: From The Offices of Carol McAtee & Associates, CPAs, St Petersburg, Florida

Reporting Virtual Currency Transactions With the price of Bitcoin hitting record highs in 2017, many Bitcoin holders cashed out not realizing the impact it could have on their tax bill. Many people, for example, did not understand that it was … Continue reading

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It’s Time for a Premium Tax Credit Checkup: From The Offices of Carol McAtee & Associates, CPAs, St Petersburg, Florida

It’s Time for a Premium Tax Credit Checkup If you or anyone in your family receive advance payments of the premium tax credit, now is a good time to check on whether you need to adjust your premium assistance. Because … Continue reading

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Business Entertainment Expenses: From The Offices Of Carol McAtee & Associates, CPAs, St Petersburg, Florida

Business Entertainment Expenses As a business owner, you are entitled to deduct certain expenses on your tax return such as those relating to entertaining clients. Entertainment is considered any activity that provides entertainment, amusement, or recreation. It may also include … Continue reading

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Tax Tips for Those Affected By Natural Disasters: UPDATE FROM THE OFFICES OF CAROL McATEE & ASSOCIATES, CPAS, St Petersburg, Florida

Tax Tips for Those Affected By Natural Disasters Every year, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires, and other natural disasters affect people throughout the US. The bad news is that recovery efforts after natural disasters can be costly. For instance, when hurricanes … Continue reading

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Tax Breaks for Hiring New Employees: Update From The Office Of Carol McAtee & Associates, CPAs, St Petersburg, Florida

Tax Breaks for Hiring New Employees If you’re thinking about hiring new employees this year, you won’t want to miss out on these tax breaks. 1. Work Opportunity Credit The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit … Continue reading

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Tax Implications of Crowdfunding: UPDATE FROM THE OFFICES OF CAROL McATEE & ASSOCIATES, CPAS, St Petersburg, Florida

Tax Implications of Crowdfunding Crowdfunding websites such as Kickstarter, GoFundMe, Indiegogo, and Lending Club have become increasingly popular for both individual fundraising and small business owners looking for start-up capital or funding for creative ventures. The upside is that it’s … Continue reading

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