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The tax implications of renting out a vacation home
Many Americans own a vacation home or aspire to purchase one. If you own a second home in a waterfront community, in the mountains or in a resort area, you may want to rent it out for part of the year. The tax implications of these transactions can be complicated. It...
Remote Entrepreneurship: Navigating the Challenges and Advantages with Robert Glazer
Episode Transcription Glenn Harper [00:00:00]: Welcome everybody to another edition of empowering entrepreneurs. I'm Glenn Harper. Julie Smith [00:00:03]: Julie Smith. Glenn Harper [00:00:04]: Julie, what you got? You got an off brand coffee today. Julie Smith...
Shield Yourself from Identity Theft: Outsmarting the Scammers Posing as IRS Agents
Imagine this: Your phone buzzes with a new message, and it's from the IRS, or at least, that's what it claims to be. A pang of anxiety hits you as the message details a problem with your taxes, urging immediate action. But wait – is it genuine, or have you become the...
Introducing H Pay: Harper & Company’s Exclusive Answer to Your Payroll Needs
In today’s fast-paced business environment, where time is a valuable commodity and back office processes can take too much of an entrepreneur’s bandwidth, Harper & Company has consistently demonstrated a commitment to enhancing client experience. Today, we’re...
What are the tax implications of winning money or valuable prizes?
If you gamble or buy lottery tickets and you’re lucky enough to win, congratulations! After you celebrate, be aware that there are tax consequences attached to your good fortune. Winning at gambling For tax purposes, it doesn’t matter if you win at the casino, a bingo...
Amazon Expert Mike Begg’s Entrepreneurial Journey
Episode Transcription Glenn Harper [00:00:00]: Hello, everyone. Welcome to another edition of an Empowering Entrepreneurs podcast. I'm Glenn Harper. Julie Smith [00:00:04]: Julie Smith. Glenn Harper [00:00:05]: What's going on, Julie? Julie Smith [00:00:06]: You know,...
What types of expenses can’t be written off by your business?
If you read the Internal Revenue Code (and you probably don’t want to!), you may be surprised to find that most business deductions aren’t specifically listed. For example, the tax law doesn’t explicitly state that you can deduct office supplies and certain other...
How Mike Jesowshek Built a Successful Cloud-Based Accounting Firm
Episode Transcription Glenn Harper [00:00:00]: Hello, everybody. Welcome to another edition of Empowering Entrepreneurs podcast. This is Glenn Harper. Julie Smith [00:00:04]: Julie Smith. Glenn Harper [00:00:05]: What's up, Julie? Julie Smith [00:00:06]: Hey. Nothing....
IRS suspends processing of ERTC claims
In the face of a flood of illegitimate claims for the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), the IRS has imposed an immediate moratorium through at least the end of 2023 on processing new claims for the credit. The reason the IRS cites for the move is the risk of...
2023 – 09/12 – Investment swings: What’s the tax impact?
Have your investments fluctuated wildly this year? You may have already recognized gains and losses. But nothing is decided tax-wise until all the gains and losses from 2023 trades are tallied up at year end. If you’ve had swings in the value of a tax-favored 401(k),...
Tax Tips for Newlyweds: What to Know for Your First Married Season
Congratulations newlyweds! Marriage marks an exciting new chapter filled with joy, companionship, and financial teamwork. As you merge your lives together, be sure to update these key tax items to ensure smooth sailing during tax season. Change your name on all...
Rethinking Success: Laura Gassner Otting’s Quest for Impact, Freedom, and Profit
Episode Transcription Glenn Harper [00:00:00]: Hello, everyone. Welcome to another edition of Empowering Entrepreneurs podcast. This is Glenn Harper, Julie Smith. What's going on, Julie? Julie Smith [00:00:06]: You know, I do want to talk about how beautiful the...
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