When is tax due on Series EE savings bonds?
Do you have Series EE U.S. savings bonds that were bought many years ago, and you now wonder how the interest on them is taxed? EE bonds don’t pay interest currently. Instead, the accrued interest is reflected in their redemption value. (However, owners can elect to have the interest taxed annually.) EE bond interest isn’t subject to state income tax. And using the money for higher education may keep you from paying federal income tax on the interest. Unfortunately, the law doesn’t allow for the tax-free buildup of interest to continue indefinitely. When the bonds reach final maturity, they stop earning interest. Contact us if you have questions about the taxability of savings bonds.
How to treat your business website costs for tax purposes
Most businesses have a website. But determining the proper tax treatment for the costs involved in developing a website isn’t easy. The IRS hasn’t yet released official guidance, so you must apply existing guidance that’s available on other costs to the issue of website development costs. The exact treatment of website design costs depends on whether they’re software or hardware and whether they’re part of a start-up business. If you hire third parties to set up and run your website, payments are currently deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses. Contact us if you have questions or want more information about planning for website costs.
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Uncle Sam may provide relief from college costs on your tax return
We all know college is expensive. Fortunately, there are two sizable federal tax credits for higher education costs that you may be able to claim. The American Opportunity credit generally provides the biggest benefit to most taxpayers. It offers a maximum benefit of $2,500. But it phases out based on modified adjusted gross income (MAGI). For 2019, the MAGI phaseout ranges are between $80,000 and $90,000 for single taxpayers, and between $160,000 and $180,000 for married joint filers. There’s also the Lifetime Learning credit, which equals 20% of qualified education expenses for up to $2,000 per tax return. There are requirements to qualify for both credits. Contact us for more information.
How to research a business customer’s creditworthiness
Extending credit to business customers can be an effective way to establish goodwill and nurture long-term buyers. But customer credit also brings financial risks. For this reason, it’s critical to thoroughly research a customer’s creditworthiness. Start by contacting the potential customer’s trade references to get background on its payment history. Also check its banking info to ascertain financial stability. Order a credit report to obtain its business credit score. To glean some insights beyond dollars and cents, explore traditional media (newspapers, magazines, trade publications) and social media to get a better sense of the company. Contact us for additional tips.