The words “IRS audit” are enough to strike fear into countless U.S. taxpayers across the country. After all, the IRS has the power to put people in jail, issue fines, and initiate asset seizures. However, as long as you’re reporting your income correctly and not inappropriately taking deductions, an audit really is no big deal—especially…
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Who is Jason? And why is he calling me?
Over the summer, we made some internal adjustments to better serve you. The most obvious change may be the new, male voice on the telephone. His name is Jason and he’s our new Client Advocate. Designated to work on your behalf, Jason’s typical day is spent answering your calls, emails and texts. Often, he’ll run…
Arizona Daily Star Reader’s Choice Awards
Thanks to you, and the Arizona Daily Star, we are one of Tucson’s top 3 favorite CPA firms for the second year in the row! Earlier this summer, your votes launched us to the top of the very long list of qualified firms. We took this opportunity to treat our staff to a beautiful evening…
You’re Running Out of Time to Install Solar Panels
Solar panel technology isn’t new any longer. In fact, it’s gotten quite advanced. When you install solar panels on your roof, you can look forward to greater energy independence and significant savings. However, if you’ve been hoping to take advantage of tax credits to defray the costs of your new solar panels, you’re running out…
It’s with Great Sadness That We Inform You of the Passing of Kay Groll
Claiming Travel Expenses for Your S Corporation
Can you claim travel expenses when you run your business as an S corporation? There are a few things that you should keep in mind if you are considering doing this. You are an employee of your S corporation, and this entity is separate from you. Thus, you can acquire expenses and be reimbursed for…
What Are the Tax Benefits of Employing Your Children?
Can employing your children at your business benefit you when it comes time to file your taxes? Thanks to recent changes in tax law, you can’t claim your child as a personal exemption anymore. However, it is still possible to enjoy tax benefits from employing your children. Here’s what you need to know about taking…
Understanding How the Home Office Deduction Applies to Your S Corporation
If you have gotten used to using the home office deduction, you may be wondering if you can still use it when you have an S corporation. In other words, how can you be sure that the IRS will still let you take advantage of this deduction? Here’s a quick look at some methods that…
What You Can Deduct with Oil and Gas Investments
Governments play a critical role in encouraging energy development, especially through incentives. For example, a government might try to encourage residents to utilize solar energy by offering special incentives for purchasing solar equipment. In the United States, you can take advantage of incentives for investing in the oil and gas industry. So, what happens when…
Pros and Cons of Using Bitcoin for Transactions
Have you ever thought about using bitcoins to make purchases? If you have, then you may be wondering if there are any benefits or disadvantages for using this popular virtual currency. To understand what those pros and cons might be, let’s use a simple example. Let’s say that Jane is a consultant who works as…
Convert Your Stock Gains into Real Estate and Pay Zero Taxes!
New, with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, you can take your gains from stock sales, invest in local Tucson real estate, and pay ZERO taxes! These are called Qualified Opportunity Zones. Here are the basics: What is an Opportunity Zone? An Opportunity Zone is an economically-distressed community. There are several zones in Tucson. Why…
How Our Spreadsheets Can Help You Track Your Expenses
When tax time rolls around, you may find yourself rushing to gather all of the financial information you need. If this sounds all too familiar, then an experienced certified public accountant can help. This year, don’t let yourself get overwhelmed by the prospect of doing your taxes on your own—turn to a professional for the…
How Tax Laws Are Changing in 2019
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was signed into law a year and a half ago, but not all of its provisions took effect right away. In fact, many of the law’s sweeping changes will first become part of your life this year. If you’re wondering how the law will affect you, you…
Where’s My Refund?
If you haven’t yet received your income tax refund, you are not alone. The team at The Royce CPA Firm has all the information you need to help you track it down. Read through this post, and if you have any questions regarding your tax refund, or anything else tax related, feel free to give…
No Business Income Doesn’t Equal No Home Office Deduction
Running a home-based business can be a rewarding endeavor, especially when you take full advantage of all possible tax deductions. One commonly misunderstood example is the home office deduction. As long as you use your home office entirely for your business, you can usually deduct it. This holds true even if your startup didn’t turn…
Can I Deduct a Swimming Pool as a Medical Expense?
People have gotten away with deducting all sorts of crazy expenses on their tax returns—like the depreciation on ostriches and the cost of clarinet lessons. And yes, people have also gotten away with deducting a swimming pool as a medical expense. If you plan to try it, it’s a good idea to speak with a…
When and How to Deduct Medicare as a Business Expense
Medicare health insurance may be less expensive than most private plans, but the premiums still add up to a considerable sum each year. This is especially true for high-income taxpayers and married couples who are both paying Medicare premiums. However, a CPA may be able to help you deduct those premiums as a business expense….
TCJA Tax Reform: Did It Affect Employee Recreation and Parties?
Employee outings and parties are commonly used to build a positive company culture and reduce employee turnover rates. They’re also opportunities for the boss to get a break from the daily grind, and for a CPA to claim additional deductions for the business. The tax savings for employee outings has indeed survived the Tax Cuts…
Partnership QBI: Calculating and Improving It
For the Section 199A 20% tax deduction, profit distributions from partnerships are considered to be qualified business income (QBI). General partners are taxed based on these profit distributions, as well as guaranteed payments. Although the tax code is quite complicated in this area, it is possible to increase one’s QBI by increasing the profit distributions,…
Can You Deduct Your Home Office?
Lots of Americans work from a home office at least part of the time. It’s a convenient way to run a business, in part because it eliminates the morning commute. It can also offer tax advantages if you can claim the home office as a business deduction. It’s often thought that it’s only possible to…