Now that the tax deadline has come and gone, some of us have been left a little bit richer for Uncle Sam’s yearly visit. That extra cash is, no doubt, burning a whole in your pocket, and the temptation to run out and purchase that new tablet or big screen television is no doubt raging inside of you. Before you rush out and reward yourself for a year’s worth of hard labor, however, we urge you to read our newest article, where we discuss some smart ways to spend your tax refund.
It is that time of year again. The tax man has come and gone. For those of us that owe the IRS, we have been left a little poorer for the visit. If you are an individual or small business owner and find yourself indebted to the Internal Revenue Service, we have some tax debt tips that may help your situation.
If you are a small business owner (SBO), odds are you have more to worry about than the impending tax season. With so many things on your mind, it can be easy to overlook simple, yet important, tax saving strategies. Even if you have a tax professional or CPA on your side, it never hurts to arm yourself with as much information as possible. To help, Clayton, Paulk, and Associates would like to share some last minute small business owner tax tips!
For most of us here in the United States, the clock is ticking – April is right around the corner and the taxman is knocking at our doors. If you do not have a relationship with a good tax professional or certified public account (CPA), now is the time to begin your search. This is true for business owners, too, who need help with their small business accounting and financing issues year-round as well.
As the end of the year approaches, you may find yourself faced with some questions regarding your taxes. While your certified public accountant (CPA) or tax professional will be able to answer any questions or concerns you may have, it never hurts to educate yourself about any financial matter. To help you in that endeavor, here are some answers to common tax questions.
There is something about the holidays and end of the year celebrations that make people want to give and be more charitable. If you find yourself in the mood for charity this season, you should be aware that there are some ways you can give and get back a little at the same time. Here are some charitable gift tax tips to reward you for your generous spirit!
We recently ran an article on year-end tax tips for individuals. To follow-up on this theme, this go around we are going to share tax tips for small business owners (SBOs).
The end of the year is fast approaching and as December 31st draws ever near, time to implement those smart, last minute tax strategies is running out. To help make sure you get the most out of your efforts this year, here are some tax tips from the professionals at Clayton, Paulk, and Associates!
Now that the tax season is behind us and your tax return dollars are firmly in hand (or should be soon at any rate), its time to give a long, hard thought on what the best way to utilize this “new found” money is. In this quick blog post, we are going to discuss some smart ways you can use your tax refund.
How to Spend Your Tax Refund
If you were lucky enough to not owe money and actually received a tax refund from the IRS, the temptation is probably there to go out and blow it on something fun, like a vacation, new cell phone, jewelry, or maybe as a down payment on a new car. Sure, why not – you worked hard for your money right?
While the above might be fun and go a long way towards satisfying the almighty instant gratification we all yearn for, wouldn’t it be better to actually turn the tables on our money and make it work hard for us? Instant gratification and new toys are nice, but they are short lived – hence the “instant” part! Imagine a world where you actually had one less car payment every month, where creditors did not call you repeatedly during dinner, or where you actually had a little bit of money stowed away for that inevitable rainy day.
That’s what this article is all about. So, without further ado, here are some smart ways you can spend your tax refund dollars this year.
Pay Down Debt with Your Tax Refund
One of the best ways you can spend your tax refund is by putting it towards credit card debt. Not only will this save you stress and help your credit score, it also is a great way to actually save money. This is because the additional money you spend will go towards the principal balance, reducing your overall debt.
If you have multiple cards, you can take one of two approaches. You can either put it towards the credit card with the highest financing rate or you can use it to pay off the card with the smallest amount owed. If you pay off the card with the smallest amount owed, consider taking the payments from that card that you would normally pay every month and using it to paying the new smallest card. Rinse and repeat and you will have that debt paid off in no time!
Go to School
This is one option most people never really consider, but in the long run it can pay off in huge dividends. We aren’t suggesting going back to college for your masters degree – though that certainly isn’t a bad thing. However, spending your tax refund on education – whether it be a course or to gaain certification – is a solid investment not only in yourself, but in your financial future as well. Adding new skills can lead to greater opportunities, which, in turn, can lead to more pay. Win, win!
Pad Your Retirement
Odds are, you never noticed the money that was being taken out of your pay for taxes each paycheck. Because of that, it is always a good idea to think of your tax refund dollars as found money. A great tip on how to spend your tax dollars wisely is to use that “found money” to pad your retirement fund.
In this quick blog post, we are going to seek to answer the age old question: what are tax deductions. We will be covering this from both a personal and a small business owner (SBO) perspective, with an emphasis on small business tax deductions. We will also discuss the difference between business and capital expenses, and tips on how to avoid a tax audit by the IRS.
With tax season firmly in place and full steam ahead, it is always a good to review tax methodologies and see where you can improve – all with the hope of reducing your tax bill. With that thought in mind, here are some great tax tips for small business owners (SBOs).