Entries by Julie Keyser

February 2018 Tax & Business Alert

TAKE A LOOK AT THE DOMESTIC PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES DEDUCTION The domestic production activities deduction provides a tax break for certain “domestic production activities.” Unfortunately, many businesses tend to overlook it because they believe the tax break applies only to a few industries. This article points out that the deduction remains available to a wide range […]

January 2018 Tax & Business Alert

STILL IMPORTANT: THE TAX IMPACT OF BUSINESS TRAVEL With conference calls and Web meetings increasingly prevalent, business travel isn’t what it used to be. But many companies still send employees out on the road. This article describes important concepts related to travel, such as travel expenses as a fringe benefit, establishing an accountable plan and […]

December 2017 Tax & Business Alert

EDUCATE EMPLOYEES ON REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION RULES Businesses with employees headed for retirement can provide a helpful service by educating these workers on rules regarding required minimum distributions (RMDs). If violated, these rules could trigger hefty penalties. This article explains RMD requirements for IRAs and 401(k)s. A sidebar looks at other RMD issues, such as […]

November 2017 Tax & Business Alert

HANDLE WITH CARE: MUTUAL FUNDS AND TAXES Many people overlook tax considerations when planning their mutual fund investments. This article offers some tax-savvy tips, including avoiding year-end investments and watching out for reinvested distributions. A sidebar explains why tax-inefficient funds should be directed to nontaxable accounts.   BAD DEBTS AREN’T ALWAYS BAD NEWS No business […]