Want to help your child (or grandchild) buy a home? Don’t wait!
Posted by Kim Chen on June 14th, 2017
Mortgage interest rates are still at low levels, but they likely will increase as the Fed continues to raise rates. So if you’ve been thinking about helping your child — or grandchild — buy a home, consider acting soon. There also are some favorable tax factors that will help: 0% capital gains rate. If the […]
Deduct all of the mileage you’re entitled to — but not more
Posted by Kim Chen on June 12th, 2017
Rather than keeping track of the actual cost of operating a vehicle, employees and self-employed taxpayers can use a standard mileage rate to compute their deduction related to using a vehicle for business. But you might also be able to deduct miles driven for other purposes, including medical, moving and charitable purposes. What are […]
When it comes to charitable deductions, all donations aren’t created equal
Posted by Kim Chen on June 9th, 2017
As you file your 2016 return and plan your charitable giving for 2017, it’s important to keep in mind the available deduction. It can vary significantly depending on a variety of factors. What you giveOther than the actual amount you donate, one of the biggest factors that can affect your deduction is what you give: […]
PTO banks: A smart HR solution for many companies
Posted by Kim Chen on June 6th, 2017
Many businesses are taking a new approach to paid time off (PTO). Under the “PTO bank” concept, employers merge the traditional components of excused absences (vacation time, sick time, etc.) into one employee-managed account. Many of today’s employees and job candidates view PTO banks as easier and empowering. More efficient administration can reduce the associated […]
Look at your employees with cybersecurity in mind
Posted by Kim Chen on June 3rd, 2017
No business should rely on luck to avoid a cyberattack. One area to consider is your employees. You might assume that only an outsider would, say, steal sensitive data or disable your website. But these crimes are often inadvertently caused or intentionally committed by employees. Train managers to review job applications with cybersecurity in mind. […]
