A common question for people planning their estates or inheriting property is: For tax purposes, what’s the “cost” (or “basis”) an individual gets in property that he or she inherits from another? This is anRead More »Emil @ ZCPA: There’s a favorable “stepped-up basis” if you inherit property
If your business occupies substantial space and needs to increase or move from that space in the future, you should keep the rehabilitation tax credit in mind. This is especially true if you favor historicRead More »Emil @ ZCPA tips – Take advantage of the rehabilitation tax credit when altering or adding to business space
Once you file your 2022 tax return, you may wonder what personal tax papers you can throw away and how long you should retain certain records. You may have to produce those records if theRead More »Emil @ ZCPA: Paperwork you can toss after filing your tax return
The federal fuel tax credit recently made the news when it was referenced on the IRS’s most recent “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams. However, the false fuel-tax-credit scam involves dishonest third parties telling individualsRead More »Emil @ ZCPA wrote: Your construction company may be able to claim the fuel tax credit
If you’re thinking about setting up a retirement plan for yourself and your employees, but you’re worried about the financial commitment and administrative burdens involved, there are a couple of options to consider. Let’s takeRead More »ZCPA – Retirement saving options for your small business: Keep it simple
If you’re an art collector, you may wonder about the tax breaks available for donating a work of art to charity. Several different tax rules may come into play in connection with such contributions. BasicRead More »Emil @ ZCPA: The tax rules for donating artwork to charity
Construction companies continue to find themselves embroiled in a protracted battle for skilled labor. One fundamental way to recruit the best talent and retain valued employees is by offering competitive compensation and benefits. Let’s focusRead More »Emil @ ZCPA explain how to beefing up benefits may save tax dollars for construction businesses
Summer is around the corner so you may be thinking about hiring young people at your small business. At the same time, you may have children looking to earn extra spending money. You can saveRead More »Emil @ ZCPA wrote: The tax advantages of hiring your child this summer
When preparing your tax return, we’ll check one of the following statuses: Single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, head of household or qualifying widow(er). Filing a return as a head of household is moreRead More »Emil @ ZCPA: Some taxpayers qualify for more favorable “head of household” tax filing status
If you’re starting a business with some partners and wondering what type of entity to form, an S corporation may be the most suitable form of business for your new venture. Here are some of theRead More »ZCPA: Choosing an entity for your business? How about an S corporation?
April 18 is the deadline for filing your 2022 tax return. But a couple of other tax deadlines are coming up in April and they’re important for certain taxpayers: Saturday, April 1 is the lastRead More »Emil @ ZCPA: Two important tax deadlines are coming up — and they don’t involve filing your 2022 tax return
Every type of business needs at least a few insurance policies. Construction companies, however, tend to need many of them. After all, there are so many risks to guard against. Precisely which types of coverageRead More »Emil @ ZCPA gives you an insurance policy glossary for construction business owners