Velisa Bookkeeping Services, a dedicated and reliable Accounting and Tax firm, serving Maryland since 2017.
The IRS proposed new rules under the global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) provision (Sec. 951A) added by P.L. 115-97, the law known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (REG-104390-18). Sec. 951A requires U.S. shareholders of controlled foreign corporations (CFCs) to include in their gross income their GILTI income for that tax year (the inclusion …
Continue reading IRS issues proposed regs. for GILTI inclusions
It's important for business owners to understand the risks behind signing personally on a business loan or line of credit. Most lenders require that small businesses sign personally. If the business defaults the debt, it will not only hurt their business but also their personal finances and credit. The process of applying for a loan …
Continue reading The Risks Associated With a Personal Guarantee
As a small business owner, perhaps you've been wanting to start a retirement plan for some time now and just don't know where to start. To help you discover which retirement plan is best for you, I put together a list of my favorites. They are easy to set up and cost effective to maintain. …
Continue reading 4 Best Retirement Plans for Small Business Owners
The IRS on Tuesday announced that it plans to issue regulations providing that the reduction in the personal exemption amount to zero for tax years 2018 through 2025 will not be taken into account in determining whether a person is a qualifying relative under Sec. 152(d)(1)(B) (Notice 2018-70). Accordingly, in defining a qualifying relative for …
Continue reading Deemed personal exemption amount introduced for various tax benefits
Under proposed regulations issued by the IRS on Thursday, transfers to a state agency or charitable organization in lieu of paying state and local taxes would be deductible as a charitable contribution only to the extent that the taxpayer making the donation did not receive a quid pro quo (REG-112176-18). Contributions that result in a …
Continue reading Proposed rules would curb avoidance of SALT deduction limit
In a data-driven world, it’s important to make sure your small business is handling customer information according to the GDPR requirements. General Data Protection Regulation (jokingly referred to as Gosh Darn Privacy Rules) is a complex territory to navigate, and as a small business owner, you might not be sure if it applies to you. …
Continue reading 6 Steps to Ensure Your Small Business Is GDPR-Compliant
Should you take out a loan or should you rent and save that purchase decision for a future date? These are the basics of loans vs. leasing for small businesses. As an entrepreneur, you may be looking to invest in new machinery, technology, or other types of expensive equipment to take your business to the …
Continue reading Equipment Loans vs. Leasing—Which is Better for Your Business?
Having eyes and an ear on the competition is just as important as listening to your customers. Here are some tips on how to stay ahead of the curve and help attract more business your way.As a small business owner, you’re probably very aware of your competition, and if you’re not, you should be. As …
Continue reading 12 Smart Ways to Keep Ahead of Your Competition
In the last 20 years, the opportunity to run your business on a global level has become much easier. No longer is international business only for mega-corporations. Now, small businesses can get in on a piece of the worldwide economic puzzle quite easily. In one survey, 58 percent of small businesses indicated they have at …
Continue reading How Your Small Business Can Compete on an International Level
The IRS issued proposed regulations (REG-104397-18) providing guidance on Sec. 168(k), which was amended by P.L. 115-97, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), to increase the allowable first-year depreciation deduction for qualified property from 50% to 100%. The TCJA extended and modified bonus depreciation, allowing businesses to immediately deduct 100% of the …
Continue reading IRS issues proposed regs. on 100% bonus depreciation
Velisa Bookkeeping Services LLC 