By: Carlos Nazario CPA, JD, Tax Director at Millan and Co, PC, Austin, TX. April, 2019. carlos@millancpa.com Itemized deductions vs. standard deduction The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act or “TCJA” of 2017 made multiple changes to the individual income tax, including changes limiting significantly the … [Read more...]
Choosing among Pass-through Entities
By: Carlos Nazario CPA, JD, Tax Director at Millan and Co, PC, Austin, TX. February 2019. carlos@millancpa.com Pass-through Entities Usually a business is organized using an entity, which has legal capacity independent form its organizers, and can own property, raise capital, enter into … [Read more...]
Maximizing your Qualified Business Income Deduction (QBID)!
By: Carlos Nazario CPA, JD, Tax Director at Millan and Co, PC, Austin, TX. February, 2019. carlos@millancpa.com The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) created a new 20 percent deduction for qualified business income from sole proprietorships, passthrough entities like S corporations, … [Read more...]
Introducing Millan & Company P.C., Bookkeeping Services
Millan & Company P.C. has recently announced a comprehensive set of certified bookkeeping services, allowing organizations to focus more time and energy on their businesses and to help make more informed budget decisions. A recent article in Entrepreneur magazine provides some helpful insight … [Read more...]
Ensure your Small Business Is Using The Best Financial Management Programs
Small business owners have disparate needs and objectives. The need for a strong program to manage finances, however, is imperative whether you are a start-up, consultant, freelancer, sole-proprietor, or a growing microbusiness. The day-to-day operations of burgeoning companies vastly differ from … [Read more...]
Mark Your Calendars – Congress Enacts New Due Dates For Taxes
On July 31 Preseident Obama signed the short-term mass transit and highway funding extension bill into law, which continues to provide funding for transportation projects. Additionally, Congress included in the bill a number of changes to tax return due dates, tax extension lengths and statutes … [Read more...]
Know The Difference Between A Budget and A Forecast?
Financial management directly influences the performance of your business. Overestimate cash flow, and you could find yourself in the red. Underestimate, and you could miss out on investment opportunities. To ensure proper fund forecasting and budgeting, businesses should always entrust their … [Read more...]
Make the Most Out of Your Tax Refund
A tax refund is not a bonus, but people often treat it that way. In reality, your tax refund is a reimbursement from the government for withholding too much of your income. The average federal tax refund this year will exceed $3,000. Before making a reservation at the nicest restaurant … [Read more...]
Consumer Credit : New FICO Credit Scoring Method in 2015
FICO, the standard for measuring consumer credit risk, is instituting a new scoring formula in an effort to help high-risk consumers access credit. The new credit scoring formula will take into account how often someone changes addresses and payment history for items such as cable, cellphone, … [Read more...]
These Mistakes Could Lead To An IRS Audit
Tax season is here once again. Keep these common mistakes and pitfalls in mind when filing your tax return to avoid a visit from the Internal Revenue Service. Accurate Income Reporting The income reported on Form W-2 and Form 1099 needs to match the income reported on your return. Inaccurate … [Read more...]