| The Tax Advantage of Mixing Business with
Pleasure It's no secret that
convention planners time their meeting to coincide with the universal urge to "get
away" during the late summer and early fall. Planned properly, convention attendees,
in addition to building professional ties and gaining valuable business or professional
information, can also enjoy a "mini-vacation" while deducting at least some of
the expenses.  more...
Charitable Giving
How to Benefit a Charity and the Family
Benefiting a charity and a family member at
the same time and achieving tax breaks is an attractive proposition. One such vehicle for
doing this is the charitable remainder trust. With proper planning, it can provide you and
your family with many tax and estate planning advantages.
more...
Charitable Giving Substantiation Update
Major changes in the tax rules affect the amount you can
deduct for contributions you make to your college, religious organization, or other
non-profit or charitable group. You used to be able to deduct contributions made in cash
or by check without having any special verification from the charity that you made the
contribution. A cancelled check, receipt, or other reliable written record showing the
name of the organization, the date, and the amount you gave would be enough to back up the
deduction.
more...
Tax Return Prep | Bookkeeping
Estate Planning | IRS
Audits & Representation | Home |
Investment & Retirement Planning
Copyright 1998 Downing & Associates, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
|
